How did Riccardo Paletti die in Formula One?
Paletti suffered a torn aorta as well as fractures to both legs. According to track doctor Dr. Jacques Bouchard his pupils were already dilated when medical personnel arrived and that the extended extraction time made no difference to his chances of survival. Paletti was the second fatality in Formula One that year.
Who was Riccardo Paletti and what did he do?
Born in Milan, Riccardo Paletti was the son of Gianna and Arietto Paletti, a Milanese entrepreneur who had built his fortune as a real estate developer, and amongst a number of business interests was the importer for Pioneer audio equipment in Italy.
Where is the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti located in Italy?
In tribute to Paletti, the racetrack at Varano de’ Melegari, in the province of Parma (northern Italy) is now called the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti. There is also a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria al Carrobiolo, Monza dedicated to his memory, in the Chapel of the Crucifix. His body is buried in the Cimitero Maggiore di Milano.
When did Riccardo Paletti qualify for the Canadian Grand Prix?
Paletti qualified for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday 13 June 1982, the first time he would start successfully in a full line-up. At the start, the lights took an unusually long time to turn to green. During this time, Didier Pironi, who had the pole position, stalled the engine of his Ferrari.
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