How did Henri Toivonen die?
Toivonen died in a crash on 2 May 1986 while leading the Tour de Corse rally in Corsica. His American co-driver, Sergio Cresto, also died when their Lancia Delta S4 plunged down a ravine and exploded.
Has anyone ever died in WRC?
The list of fatal World Rally Championship accidents consists of drivers and co-drivers who have died at FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) rallies. Markko Märtin’s co-driver Michael Park’s death at the 2005 Wales Rally GB was the WRC’s first fatality in over eleven years.
Where did Henri Toivonen die?
Arrondissement de Corte, France
Henri Toivonen/Place of death
What did Colin Mcrae the rally driver died of?
September 15, 2007
Colin McRae/Date of death
Was Colin McRae the best rally driver?
Colin Steele McRae, MBE (5 August 1968 – 15 September 2007) was a Scottish rally driver. With 25 victories in the WRC, McRae held the record for the most wins in the series from 2002 to 2004, when Carlos Sainz beat his record. McRae was killed in a helicopter crash in 2007 near his home.
Who is Attilio Bettega?
Attilio Bettega (19 February 1953 – 2 May 1985) was an Italian rally driver. Bettega was born in Molveno, Trentino. In 1982, he joined the Lancia team driving the Lancia 037 after some years with Fiat. In his Lancia years he gained four podium finishes in rallies counting towards the World Rally Championship.
Who was Henri Toivonen?
Henri Toivonen was a former Finnish professional rally driver with a brave heart who never backed down from any races and competitions. This Finnish Rally racer was a former World Rally Championship and the youngest driver to win a world rally.
What happened to Edoardo Toivonen?
Toivonen, driving a Lancia Delta S4, died in a crash on 2 May 1986 while leading the Tour de Corse rally in Corsica.
What happened to Toivonen and Alén?
At the beginning of May, Lancia drivers Toivonen and Alén lost a friend and team-mate, when Italian driver Attilio Bettega crashed fatally during the fourth special stage at the Tour de Corse. Toivonen made his comeback from his injuries at the 1000 Lakes Rally in August and finished fourth.