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Video: Riccardo Patrese out for a drive with his wife


Riccy’s driving the missus mad… literally

The most important thing we learn from this video is that even ex-F1 drivers have to listen to their wives telling them to slow down on the roads. In this instance, Riccardo Patrese has treated his wife to a lap on the track in a Honda Civic Type R. And he has brought his hidden camera along for good measure. Mrs Patrese is given the opportunity to try out all her best swear words as her husband ignores her pleas for help!

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Posted: September 19th, 2008 by Ollie Irish

The F1 YouTube podium: final-lap breakdowns


Three vids to make Felipe Massa feel better

1. 1982 Monaco Grand Prix
Poor Didier Pironi led on the final lap but his car broke down in the famous tunnel. Andrea de Cesaris then stopped on the approach to the casino complex, allowing Riccardo Patrese - who had already spun out - to trundle over the finishing line in his re-started Brabham.

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Posted: August 5th, 2008 by Ollie Irish

F1 videos: 1982 Monaco Grand Prix, closing laps


Let Murray Walker & Hunt the Shunt talk you through the madness…

Wet Monaco, more fun than dry Monaco.

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Posted: May 15th, 2008 by Ollie Irish