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In the Italian Grand Prix, a crash causes the death of German Formula One driver Wolfgang von Trips and 15 spectators who are hit by his Ferrari, the deadliest accident in F1 history.
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Formula One motor race held in 1961
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German racing driver (1928–1961)
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