Francois Cevert Autopsy Report «1080p · 2K»

: The most specific and gruesome detail cited in historical records is that the Armco guardrail cut his body in half, specifically between the neck and the hip.

On Saturday afternoon, October 6, 1973, Cevert was pushing to beat teammate Jackie Stewart’s pole position time. The Esses section at Watkins Glen—a fast, blind, uphill series of curves—was treacherous. At around 3:15 PM, Cevert’s Elf-Tyrrell 006 lost control. The car slid sideways, then dug into the grass, flipping violently. It struck an unprotected Armco barrier driver-side first before barrel-rolling repeatedly. The impact tore the car apart. Cevert was thrown partially from the cockpit, and the safety structure of the chassis failed catastrophically. francois cevert autopsy report

The 1973 Spanish Grand Prix at the Jarama Circuit began with high hopes for Cevert, who was driving for the BRM team. However, the race took a tragic turn in the first lap when a multi-car collision sent several drivers into the air, including Cevert. His BRM flipped and caught fire, landing upside down in the runoff area. Despite being one of the first drivers to reach the scene and helping to free his teammate Clay Regazzoni, Cevert succumbed to his injuries. : The most specific and gruesome detail cited