Formula One World Championship

EDITORS COMMENTS

Here is a possible caption for the photo print: "Mayhem in Zolder: Nelson Piquet's Brabham BT49C sits battered and bruised in the pit garage after crashing out of the Belgian Grand Prix on lap 10. The Brazilian driver had been running strong early in the race, but unfortunately his day was cut short by a high-speed incident. The scene is set at Zolder Circuit, Belgium on May 17th, 1981 - Rd5 of the Formula One World Championship. Piquet's car shows signs of significant damage after making contact with another competitor or possibly even hitting the barriers himself. This poignant image captures not just the physical toll that a crash can take on both driver and machine, but also hints at the emotional highs and lows experienced by those involved in high-speed motorsport. The Brabham BT49C's presence here serves as a reminder of Piquet's valiant effort to secure points for his team. A testament to Motorsport Images' dedication to preserving moments from F1 history, this photograph allows us to relive the drama and intensity that defined Nelson Piquet's time on track.