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Sky Sports F1 use fatal crash in Canadian Grand Prix promo video
Sky Sports F1 featured footage of Riccardo Paletti’s fatal crash from the 1982 Canadian Grand Prix in a promotional video. Paletti tragically lost his life after crashing into a stalled Ferrari and his car bursting into flames. The inclusion of this clip, sandwiched between light-hearted moments, sparked criticism, leading Sky to apologize and remove it from the video. This incident was not the first time Sky faced backlash for their editorial choices in promos, as seen with a previous inclusion of Max Verstappen’s crash in a Christmas advert. Paletti’s death serves as a reminder of the risks in motor racing, with the safety measures today, like the Halo, being crucial for driver protection. Despite past tragedies, advancements in safety technology have significantly improved driver survival rates and continue to evolve in modern Formula 1.
