5th October 2014: The Legacy That Saved Lives

 On this day in 2014, Formula 1 was forever changed at Suzuka. Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident in the Japanese Grand Prix would lead to sweeping safety reforms — from the Virtual Safety Car to the Halo — saving countless lives in the years since.We reflect on that defining day and remember Andrea de Cesaris, who died on October 5 2014. Plus, we celebrate the birthdays of José Froilán González, Michael Andretti and Kevin Magnussen, and revisit Jochen Rindt’s breakthrough victory at the 1969 United States Grand Prix. Cover Image: By Habeed Hameed - Jules_Bianchi_Bahreïn_2014, CC BY-SA 2.0, LinkSend us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering