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1972: A different era for on-track collisions in Formula One

Going into this weekend's grand prix in Austria, there is a growing sense that we should forget the Azerbaijan controversy and move on.

But what if the fuss had never started in the first place? Can you imagine an incident much worse than the gentle clash of wheels at Baku - and nothing is said about it? I mean, not a peep; not a single word of indignation?

I was reminded of just such an incident last weekend while breathing in the atmosphere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Among the many sights for sore eyes was a collection of Tyrrells, including the 003.