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 Le mans 1955 - Dieselfitter
Yes, it's clearly contentious even 55 years on, and even though none of the drivers are still living. I think we're all agreed that it serves no purpose to speculate on who was most culpable. History seems to record that Macklin make a 'defensive' move to avoid colliding with Hawthorn.

The programme avoided speculation too but did point out that almost a veil of secrecy descended on this most appalling accident, including a buried police report, an uncertain number of spectators killed, no memorial etc.
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