News Details
Pedro Rodriguez: A small stature but a massive talent
The world of motorsport was pulled out of an early summer slumber on this day in 1971 when the news of Pedro Rodriguez's death hit the wires. On a leisurely weekend settled between the French and British Grands Prix, BRM's Pedro Rodriguez had elected to race in a minor Interseries sportscar event at the Norisring, just for the sake of it. Fighting for the lead onboard a Herbert Muller Racing Ferrari 512M, Rodriguez was edged into the wall by a slower car, with devastating consequences. The Ferrari burst into flames and Rodriguez perished in the blaze. The 31-year-old Mexican was a small man in size but a massive talent. A two-time Grand Prix winner, Rodriguez's track record in F1 perhaps...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hill: Ricciardo has not had his talent disappear
Damon Hill does not think that Daniel Ricciardo has lost his talent...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Analysis | This is where Mercedes lose a significant...
For quite a few years now, Red Bull have scooped a myriad of fastest...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Surer: ‘Pretty clear Vettel has not lost his...
Former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer has said it is clear that four-time...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Technical Insight: How Red Bull pulled ahead of...
Red Bull is experiencing a magical season from a performance and results...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
What was behind Francesco Bagnaia’s worst MotoGP...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP will not rule out moving Qatar Grand Prix to...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi admits he struggled to “stop...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race in Portland
No description available...
40m ago from Motorsport.com
Palou and Wanser push back on backmarker traffic...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Graham Rahal confirms partnership between DRR and RLL...
Last month, Dreyer and Reinbold Racing announced that it had purchased an...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou “more comfortable” after Portland win...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What to expect from WRC Rally Scotland after FIA test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea make enquiry for Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea have made a new enquiry about signing Arsenal's Myles...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal latest: Should Gunners sell Lewis-Skelly? Have...
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Manchester United identify prime transfer target...
Manchester United have been offered the opportunity to sign the Arsenal...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Why did Vinicius Jr reject Arsenal offer? New report...
Vinicius Junior reportedly turned down the chance to join Arsenal this...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
'It will happen' - Aston Martin star convinced seismic...
Aston Martin driver ambassador and head of F1... Read More »
50m ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen reminded of 'very important' factor in...
Former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen has pinpointed a... Read More »
50m ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 team chief irked by world champion's bizarre request
Former F1 star Heinz Harald Frentzen has revealed... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
