Half-Point Formula 1 Races Images
Montjuich Park, Spain. 27 April 1975.Tom Pryce (Shadow DN5-Ford), retired, follows team mate Jean-Pierre Jarier (Shadow DN5_Ford), 4th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic.Ref: L75 - 929 - 16A.
Spanish police stand behind a shocking example of the poorly erected crash barriers lining the circuit. The drivers refused to compete until improvements were carried out; three drivers subsequently pulled out of the race as a protest.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
Jacky Ickx (BEL) Lotus 72, who was not a member of the GPDA, was the first driver to break ranks and practice on Friday, as others went on strike in protest of the condition of the guardrails. Ickx went on to finish second in the shortened race.
Spanish Grand Prix, Rd 4, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain, 27 April 1975.
The shocking remains of the Hill GH1 of Rolf Stommelen (GER) are removed following his massive accident Ð triggered by a broken rear wing whilst leading the race on lap 26, that sent him clear of the barrier and tragically killed five spectators. Stommelen himself suffered very serious injuries and the race became the first to be stopped and declared a ÔhalfÕ Grand Prix: as less than two-thirds distance had been completed.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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The teams and drivers arrived at the circuit to discover large sections of guardrail that hadnÕt been properly bolted together. The driversÕ refused to compete until the work to rectify the situation was carried out; three drivers subsequently pulled out of the race as a protest.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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Jacky Ickx (BEL) Lotus, who was not a member of the GPDA, was the first driver to break ranks and practice on Friday, as others went on strike in protest of the condition of the guardrails. Ickx went on to finish second in the shortened race.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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(L to R): Graham Hill (GBR) Hill Team Owner, as a GPDA representative, explains from the back of the McLaren motorhome on the Friday of the meeting, the drivers decision to strike over the poor condition of the guardrail lining the street circuit. Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari crashed out on the opening lap of the race and Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) McLaren refused to take part in the meeting and headed home.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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A message left by someone on a poorly fitted guardrail urges drivers "Don't crash here please." The drivers had refused to compete until improvements to the barriers were carried out; three drivers subsequently pulled out of the race as a protest.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
Jacky Ickx (BEL) Lotus 72E, who was not a member of the GPDA, was the only major player to practice on Friday, as others went on strike in protest of the condition of the guardrails. Ickx went on to finish second in the shortened race.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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Jochen Mass (GER) McLaren M23 steered clear of the chaos around him to claim his first GP victory and the first winner of a half GP, as the race was declared a result at less than two-thirds distance and half points were awarded.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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Lella Lombardi (ITA) Lavazza March 751 finished sixth in her second GP and became the first female to score a top six finish in a Grand Prix; albeit scoring just half a championship point, as the race was the first to be declared a result at less than two-thirds distance.
Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 27 April 1975.
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Montjuich Park, Spain. 27 April 1975.Tom Pryce (Shadow DN5-Ford), retired, follows team mate Jean-Pierre Jarier (Shadow DN5_Ford), 4th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic.Ref: L75 - 929 - 16A.
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