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The Getting Through to Pre-Season Testing 2019 Quiz

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by allsaintchris., Dec 29, 2017.

  1. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    can't think of many broken bones in the 80's, let alone twice.

    Jacques Laffite broke his leg at Paddock Hill Bend in 86 is one that springs to mind.
     
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    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Must be a broken thumb or something.... really feel like I'm missing the obvious
     
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  3. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    likewise.
     
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  4. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    Arnoux must've had a few knocks.
     
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  5. Number 1 Jasper

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    Nope to all the above .
     
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  6. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    Pironi broke lots of bones at Hockenheim in 82. Did he crash before then?
     
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  7. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    can't remember him getting injured, stefan Johanssen?
    running out of credible 80's drivers, obviously someone who could've been decent, but never quite made his mark.
     
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    Think we just need to go through all the drivers of the 80s. :)
     
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    Haha! What a great thread!
    Flattered that some think my memory as good as it once may have been. Nevertheless, best I play a watching brief.

    But... and not to be dissuaded from the purpose of my visit:
    HAPPY NEW YEAR to not606 and all who sail in her first class Motorsport compartment !!
     
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  10. SgtBhaji

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    Happy New Year Cosi!
     
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  11. Number 1 Jasper

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    Not him .
     
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    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Not him .
     
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    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Happy new year to you and yours .

    Please don’t just watch. , if you know the answer go ahead , or pm me .
     
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  14. Number 1 Jasper

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    Not him .
     
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    To clarify .

    Crashed at the same circuit , 2 consecutive years , 95% certain it was the same corner , definitely the same injuries .

    I cannot wait until 13:00 to give a clue .

    He is from mainland Europe he’s not French German Austrian or Italian .

    He broke both lower legs / ankles and drove for 2 different teams when the Accidents occurred ( Testing for 1 Racing for the other ) .
     
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  16. allsaintchris.

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    Googled it.


    That's a tough one!
     
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    Do you think that's enough Clues for now ?
     
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  18. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

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    It's a toughy.

    Even if you gave the teams he drove for I think only a few may have a chance of getting it.

    Great question!
     
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  19. Number 1 Jasper

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    I have PM'd you .
     
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  20. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    Boutsen? He was a decent driver, don;t remeber him getting injured though.
    The trouble is, all the drivers I remember getting injured generally left F1 because of it or died.
     
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