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JACKIE STEWART AND WIFE, HELEN IN HOSPITAL AFTER HIS NEAR FATAL 150 MPH CRASH IN THE
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JACKIE STEWART AND WIFE, HELEN IN HOSPITAL AFTER HIS NEAR FATAL 150 MPH CRASH IN THE
JACKIE STEWART AND WIFE, HELEN IN HOSPITAL AFTER HIS NEAR FATAL 150 MPH CRASH IN THE BELGIUM GRAND PRIX AT SPA. JUNE 1966
01/06/1966
Victor Blackman/Staff
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
Spa
Belgium
Media ID 21884346
© Mirrorpix
Driver Hospital Medical Motor Racing Motorsport 1966
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In this poignant print captured by Victor Blackman, we witness the aftermath of a near-fatal crash that forever changed the life of legendary driver Jackie Stewart. The image portrays Jackie and his devoted wife Helen in a hospital room, their faces etched with concern and exhaustion. It is June 1966, shortly after the heart-stopping incident during the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa. The intensity of motor racing becomes palpable as we contemplate the gravity of this moment frozen in time. At an astonishing speed of 150 mph, tragedy struck on that fateful day when Jackie's car veered out of control. Miraculously surviving such a harrowing ordeal, he now finds himself confined to a sterile hospital environment. This photograph not only captures physical injuries but also reveals emotional turmoil within both individuals. Helen's unwavering presence beside her husband speaks volumes about their unbreakable bond amidst adversity. As medical professionals tend to Jackie's wounds, one can't help but admire his resilience and determination to overcome this setback. Victor Blackman has masterfully documented an extraordinary chapter in motorsport history through this evocative image. It serves as a powerful reminder that even heroes face vulnerability and challenges along their journey towards greatness. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, let us acknowledge not just Jackie Stewart's remarkable recovery but also pay tribute to all those who risked everything for their passion on those treacherous racetracks of yesteryears.
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