F1 driver remains conscious after 'violent' airborne crash - On This Day

On September 9, 1990, former F1 driver Derek Warwick experienced a severe crash during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. His Lotus 102 lost control due to aerodynamic turbulence, leading to a violent impact with the barriers that sent the car rolling upside down across the track. Despite the terrifying nature of the accident, Warwick remarkably remained conscious and was able to walk away from the wreckage, later requesting a spare car to continue the race.

The crash resulted in an immediate red flag, halting the race after just one lap. Ayrton Senna went on to win the race, achieving a grand slam victory, while Warwick's survival became the focal point of the day, overshadowing the race results. His composure and ability to return to racing after such a harrowing incident have made it one of the most notable survivable accidents in Formula 1 history.