GP Racefans - Daily source of Motorsport on Instagram: "The Most Dramatic & Worst Organized Start in F1 History 🏁🌀 — Belgian GP 1981 The 1981 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder was chaos from the moment the lights went out. With pitlane safety already under fire after an Osella mechanic was fatally struck by a car in practice, mechanics and drivers protested the dangerous conditions before the race even began. When the start procedure finally went ahead, confusion reigned: several cars stalled or we

Terrifying As Facts on Instagram: "🏎️ Before the 1981 Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit Zolder even began, confusion consumed the starting grid. Mechanics protested unsafe conditions as engines overheated in the sun, delaying the race. Drivers stepped from their cars in solidarity. Riccardo Patrese switched off his engine expecting another delay, but the start sequence suddenly resumed. When the lights went green, his Arrows failed to restart, leaving him stranded as the field surged forward at ful