Alberto Ascari, (40) Ferrari 125, Giuseppe "Nino" Farina, (32) Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta, Toulo de Graffenried, (52) Maserati 4CLT, Franco Rol, (44) Maserati 4CLT. Monaco Grand Prix 1950.

During the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix, Alberto Ascari pilots his Ferrari 125 (No. 40) around a right-hand turn, skillfully avoiding a multi-car pile-up. The incident has brought the race to a standstill for several drivers, including Giuseppe “Nino” Farina, whose Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta (No. 32) is seen with a damaged front end. Also entangled are the Maserati 4CLTs of Toulo de Graffenried and Franco Rol. Spectators watch the drama from every available vantage point, packing the balconies and terraces of the grand hillside hotels lining the circuit.

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GPMonaco, Racing

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