F1 French GP: One of the oldest racetracks in Formula 1 history is the Paul Ricard circuit. It is one of the oldest motor races in the world. Additionally, over the years, it has taken part in some major crashes and incidents. Follow Formula 1 and French GP LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Due to unfavorable financial conditions, it was discontinued shortly after its 100th anniversary in 2008 with 86 races having been held. 2018 saw the race’s return to the Formula 1 calendar.
F1 French GP: The top five incidents at the French Grand Prix were as follows:
- Gugelmin’s Flipping Crazy Start in 1989 F1 French GP:- In 1989, Brazilian driver Mauricio Gugelmin caused Lap 1 carnage by colliding with Thierry Boutsen’s Ferrari. The crash sent him flipping and he landed in the middle of the first corner.
That start 💥 💥 💥
There was chaos on the opening lap in 1989 🇫🇷 #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/3B9UhUy9CF
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 20, 2018
2. Schumacher snatched Kimi’s win (2002) – After Kimi locked up and ran deep into the corner, Schumacher, who was trailing Raikkonen, took control and won the French GP & also became Formula 1 World Champion for the fifth time. Kimi later told that it was his mistake that cost him the win.
King Michael the Fifth 🏆#OnThisDay, @Schumacher equalled Juan Manuel Fangio’s incredible five #F1 world titles at the 2002 #FrenchGP #essereFerrari 🔴 pic.twitter.com/NVj35KXO70
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 21, 2021
3. Vettel and Bottas collide at the start of the 2018 F1 French GP – Sebastian Vettel collided with Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race, causing damage to both of them. A Turn 1 collision took both of them out of contention for victory. Vettel later received a penalty and finished fifth, and Bottas finished seventh.
4. Jarno Trulli caught napping at the 2004 French GP – Rubens Barrichello passed Jarno Trulli in the final turn of the final lap. Trulli finished 4th despite a strong race, was disappointed, and said: “I am gutted for myself and the team to have lost third place at the very end of the race. At the moment, all I feel is disappointment”.
#FrenchGP 🇫🇷
[LE RÉTRO DU WEEKEND]
France 2004🇫🇷
Barrichello prenait l'avantage sur Trulli dans le dernier virage pour aller chercher la victoire à Magny-Cours. pic.twitter.com/Yvic3yzaBr
— Drive Through (@DT_F1_) June 22, 2018
5. Jacques Villeneuve’s Williams crashed into the barriers in the 1996 French GP qualifying – Jacques couldn’t control the FW18 as he went on to gravel and finally hit the Barriers. The Williams team put a lot of effort into repairing JV’s FW18 and getting it ready for the race after his French GP qualifying crash. Later, he finished in second place.
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