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The start of the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix was delayed after a fire at the Loews Hotel flood the tunnel on the track
The 1981 Monaco Grand Prix saw a bizarre delay of an hour due to a kitchen fire at the Loews Hotel near the F1 track. The fire led to water flooding the tunnel on the circuit, creating a unique challenge for the drivers. Despite safety measures of the time being questionable, the race eventually started at 4.30pm local time. Gilles Villeneuve of Ferrari emerged as the victor after a dramatic race, securing his first win and podium since 1979, with Alan Jones in second place and Jacques Laffite in third.
