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Formula One World Championship: Ken Tyrrell Tyrrell Team Owner enjoyed a round of golf before his most traumatic GP meeting where he lost Francois
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Formula One World Championship: Ken Tyrrell Tyrrell Team Owner enjoyed a round of golf before his most traumatic GP meeting where he lost Francois
Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner enjoyed a round of golf before his most traumatic GP meeting where he lost Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell to a tragic fatal accident and world champion Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell, who withdrew from the race and announced his retirement following the accident.
United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973.
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In this poignant photo print, we catch a glimpse of Ken Tyrrell, the team owner of Tyrrell Racing, enjoying a round of golf before one of the most traumatic moments in his Formula One career. Little did he know that fate would soon deal him a devastating blow. It was during the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen on October 7th, 1973 when tragedy struck. The talented French driver Francois Cevert, part of Tyrrell's racing team, lost his life in a fatal accident that sent shockwaves through the motorsport world. This unimaginable loss deeply affected not only Ken Tyrrell but also Jackie Stewart, the reigning world champion and another member of Team Tyrrell. The photograph captures an innocent moment before everything changed forever. Ken Tyrrell appears relaxed and focused as he takes to the golf course, unaware that within hours his beloved sport would be marred by tragedy. Following Cevert's tragic accident and devastated by its impact on their close-knit team, Jackie Stewart made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race and announce his retirement from Formula One altogether. This image serves as a reminder of how quickly life can take unexpected turns and how even amidst joyous moments like playing golf or competing in high-speed races, our lives can be forever altered in an instant.
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