Le Mans 55: The Deadliest Race
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Boiling Frog: The 1955 Le Mans Catastrophe
This chapter examines the 1955 Le Mans race, highlighting how a gradual escalation of danger led to a catastrophic crash. It reflects on the desensitization to risk in 1950s motor racing, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the lasting regulatory changes that impacted the sport.
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