10 dangerous racetracks
- Source: Agencies
- [16:47 June 18 2010]
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8.) Spa-Francorchamps
Major Incident: in the 1960 Belgian Grand Prix, Chris Bristow was trying to keep his Cooper ahead of Willy Mairesse's Ferrari on lap 20. He rolled his car in the Burnenville corner, decapitating himself. Stirling Moss had broken both his legs and several ribs the previous day at the same spot.
Why It's Dangerous: Spa's Eau Rouge corner is one of the most loved in all of motorsports, but also part of one of the most deadly tracks. Originally constructed in 1924, the track now bears little resemblance to its previous layouts. Since its opening, 23 drivers have lost their lives here.
