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3rd May 1987: The Wall That Waited
On 3rd May 1981, Formula One’s brand new San Marino Grand Prix roared into life at Imola — and a tyre gamble in changing conditions cost Gilles Villeneuve everything.
On 3rd May 1987, Nelson Piquet’s Williams hit the wall at Tamburello at close to 180 miles an hour. He walked away. The wall, as history would record, was only getting started.
And on 3rd May 1992, Nigel Mansell won the Spanish Grand Prix in the rain at Barcelona, drawing level with Jim Clark’s record of 25 wins — while a future world champion failed to qualify in a Brabham that was barely fit to start.
Three races. Three eras. One date. Chequered Past looks at the day the Formula One calendar keeps returning to.
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By Martin ElliotOn 3rd May 1981, Formula One’s brand new San Marino Grand Prix roared into life at Imola — and a tyre gamble in changing conditions cost Gilles Villeneuve everything.
On 3rd May 1987, Nelson Piquet’s Williams hit the wall at Tamburello at close to 180 miles an hour. He walked away. The wall, as history would record, was only getting started.
And on 3rd May 1992, Nigel Mansell won the Spanish Grand Prix in the rain at Barcelona, drawing level with Jim Clark’s record of 25 wins — while a future world champion failed to qualify in a Brabham that was barely fit to start.
Three races. Three eras. One date. Chequered Past looks at the day the Formula One calendar keeps returning to.
Send us Fan Mail
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering