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How a true F1 hero beat the pain barrier in Rio debut
Following his horrific FIA Formula 3000 crash at Brands Hatch in 1988, Johnny Herbert battled back to be fit enough to make his F1 debut just seven months later. In the crash, he suffered severe ankle and foot injuries. After multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Herbert arrived in Brazil in 1989 to start the season with the Benetton team. Despite doubts about his fitness from Flavio Briatore, Herbert’s determination was evident during a pre-season test where he proved himself by completing a race distance. Although still in pain from his injuries, Herbert pushed through the discomfort during the race in Rio using unique techniques to manage his physical limitations.
