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Old 02-04-2011
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Apart from a fellow driver who stopped to try and help. He couldn't though. Can't remember his name but he was awarded a medal for bravery.

Barry
In 1973, 2 F1 drivers were awarded a Georges Medal
for bravery for their actions in trying to save the life
of a fellow driver.

One in the video was at the Dutch GP, David Purley made a futile attempt
to save Roger Williamson after his car caught on fire.

At the South African GP, Mike Hailwood pulled Clay
Regazzoni from the wreckage of his car,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Regazzoni
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