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On This Day: Michael Schuamcher breaks leg in Silverstone crash

Joas van Wingerden Wednesday 11 July 2018 12:40

On This Day: Michael Schuamcher breaks leg in Silverstone crash

Michael Schumacher's leg-breaking crash ended his British Grand Prix and 1999 Formula 1 championship hopes on this day 19 years ago. The Ferrari great spun off the track trying to pass team-mate Eddie Irvine at Stowe corner, slamming into the barriers with enough force to fracture the tibia and fibula in his right leg.

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