Villeneuve Pironi: Racing's Untold Tragedy
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entropy said:
Gilles' hair raising exploits off-track were just as legendary recounted by peers and journalists such as racing from Monaco to Maranello and back again and then there was his helicopter... even Jacques has said they are his best memories which can sound uncomfortable after Colin McRae's tarnished legacy. Different times and different attitudes.
I read that Gilles used to like playing 'dare' with the fuel gauge in his helicopter. If true, crazy behaviour.Been an F1 fan since 1981 so I knew the subject matter pretty well.
Thought the documentary was very good and pretty even handed. Not speaking French I'd never heard the two Catherine's side of the story before. So that was novel.
Some pretty alarming footage in the film, none more so the close up helmet shots of Gilles in the pits as the Zolder Final Practice session progresses.
Thought the documentary was very good and pretty even handed. Not speaking French I'd never heard the two Catherine's side of the story before. So that was novel.
Some pretty alarming footage in the film, none more so the close up helmet shots of Gilles in the pits as the Zolder Final Practice session progresses.
paulguitar said:
entropy said:
Gilles' hair raising exploits off-track were just as legendary recounted by peers and journalists such as racing from Monaco to Maranello and back again and then there was his helicopter... even Jacques has said they are his best memories which can sound uncomfortable after Colin McRae's tarnished legacy. Different times and different attitudes.
I read that Gilles used to like playing 'dare' with the fuel gauge in his helicopter. If true, crazy behaviour.
LukeBrown66 said:
Apparently he had signed for someone or been very close to it before his crash, obviously pushed by what happened.
I think maybe McLaren or Renault, I cannot remember
There were rumours he was already signed to McLaren but I think it was Marlboro rep John Hogan confirming they were still only informal talks stage.I think maybe McLaren or Renault, I cannot remember
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