Twenty-six years ago, legendary Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve tragically lost his life during the second qualifying of the Grand Prix of Belgium following a collision with the March of Jochen Mass.
I may suggest you read the book on Gilles Villeneuve written by Gerald Donaldson to learn more about the thrilling life of the great Canadian racer.
It seems everything has been said about Gilles' crash in Zolder.
Was Gilles so angry to see his teammate Didier Pironi ahead of him in qualifying that he took a silly risk in trying to pass Mass' car?
Why Gilles tried to complete another quick lap on used qualifying tires?
Did anything broke down on the car, as some people suggest?
Was Gilles too concerned about the creation of his own Formula 1 team?
But on today May 8, let's take a moment to remember this famed driver who proudly waved the Canadian flag around the globe.
photo:WRI2
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It seems everything has been said about Gilles' crash in Zolder.
Was Gilles so angry to see his teammate Didier Pironi ahead of him in qualifying that he took a silly risk in trying to pass Mass' car?
Why Gilles tried to complete another quick lap on used qualifying tires?
Did anything broke down on the car, as some people suggest?
Was Gilles too concerned about the creation of his own Formula 1 team?
But on today May 8, let's take a moment to remember this famed driver who proudly waved the Canadian flag around the globe.
photo:WRI2