A Brief History of Formula One

Risky Business
Competing in a Formula One race has always been laced with danger as the early car designs offered little in the way of protection. Britain's Jim Clark, regarded as one of the most naturally gifted drivers, was killed after hitting trees at Hockenheim, Germany, in 1968. The cause of the crash was never definitively identified, but investigators concluded it was most likely due to a deflating rear tyre. Early on in his career he was also involved in an accident in which fifteen spectators were killed. Nevertheless he went on to break the legendary Fangio's total number of career wins. At the time of his death, he'd won more Grand Prix races (25) and achieved more GP pole positions (33) than anyone else.

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