Nigel Mansell vs. Ayrton Senna and 5 Other Driver Bust-Ups

It's been 28 years since Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna collided on Lap 1 of the 1987 Belgian Grand Prix, but that afternoon is remembered for what happened after the incident rather than the crash itself. After the race at Spa-Francorchamps was restarted due to an incident toward the back of the pack, third-placed Senna managed to jump the Williams team of Mansell and Nelson Piquet to claim the lead at the first corner. Despite failing to capitalise on pole position, Mansell pursued the Lotus for much of the opening lap and, having benefited from a tow on the exit of the Pouhon corner, tried to pass Senna around the outside of Fagnes. With neither driver willing to compromise, the cars made contact and spun off the track. Senna was elimina...

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