Richard Attwood, (15) Lotus 25 BRM. Monaco Grand Prix 1965. On lap 44 as Attwood braked for the Gasometer hairpin his left rear suspension broke and the wheel and brake came off so that his foot went down and hit the accelerator. The car shot forward and went straight up onto the straw bales, the driver being unhurt.

At the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix, Richard Attwood's Lotus 25 BRM lies overturned against a barrier of straw bales. During the 44th lap, a broken rear suspension at the Gasometer hairpin caused a wheel to detach. The car then accelerated uncontrollably into the barrier, coming to rest on its side. As an official approaches the wreckage, a large crowd of spectators watches from the hillside, framed by advertising banners for Cinzano and Bonnet. Attwood emerged from the dramatic incident unhurt.

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