Formula One World Championship: It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower during practice. Despite losing his helmet from the violence of the crash he suffered 'just' broken ankles and wrists. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Mosport Park, Canada, 9 October 1977.
It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower during practice. Despite losing his helmet from the violence of the crash he suffered 'just' broken ankles and wrists.
Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Mosport Park, Canada, 9 October 1977.