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A Mansell home win marred by Laffite's crash
Phillip van Osten
13/07/2024 at 13:1513/07/2024 at 12:45 ©Paul-Henri Cahier On this day in 1986, Nigel Mansell celebrated a triumphant victory on his home turf at Brands Hatch, captivating the crowd with an awe-inspiring performance. However, the day's excitement was marred by a devastating incident that unfolded when Thierry Boutsen lost control of his Arrows shortly after the start and triggered a massive pile-up. Tragically, Ligier's Jacques Laffite, innocently caught up in the chaos, collided head-on with a barrier. The 42-year-old Frenchman was matching on that day Graham Hill's remarkable record of 176 grand prix starts, but Laffite's unfortunate crash marked the end of his...
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