When Villeneuve Raced Against An Airforce

In the early eighties, three top-level Formula One teams gathered at a military airport to race against an entire airforce squadron. Watch how some of the greatest drivers go head to head against some of the most infamous fighter jets of all time, and how Ferrari ended up with one of them in their front yard.
As someone who used to write on the now-defunct Drivetribe website, I finally decided to convert my articles into a video format. I plan on doing a lot more of these short mini documentary-style videos on all sorts of motorsport-related topics and stories so if you liked this first attempt, feel free to like and subscribe.
Video credit
- Enrico Verbini
- FORMULA 1
- Aeronautica Militare
- The Right Stuff (1983)
- Les Chevaliers Du Ciel (1967)
- Victor Huang
- Marcatrevigiana
- Formula Highlights
Image credit
- Rombo issue nr.33 1981
#Villeneuve #F1 #starfighter #Piquet #Patrese #Giacomelli #Ferrari #Brabham #Alfaromeo

[@brianmessemer2973]

I love that you borrowed footage from The Right Stuff for the F-104 introduction. At least, I think you did. Found your channel yesterday when the algorithm gave me your Schumacher Endurance car video - which is fantastic by the way. Subbed before that video ended. Amazing channel with interesting content, love your presentation style. Keep up the great work.

[@stijnpaspont]

Thanks! Will do. And yeah that footage is indeed from the right stuff. Couldnt not use that. Its filmed so well.

[@mochipink5875]

Nice Ace Combat background music.

[@BrownSofaGamer]

F1 vs. F-104 is the best idea anyones ever had.

[@p1eased0nteatme]

For the algorithm

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All hail the algorithm! 🙇

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Me too i hope he blows up

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FOR SCIENCE

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The best crossover ever

[@Ofitus21]

What an insane story, had no idea about it. Awesome

[@bilobatedrip8314]

Feels a fitting video given the background music 😉 you have good taste sir

[@kdpwt]

You should have more views, this is really good

[@Samunake92]

Nice vid!

[@spirz4557]

Excellent

[@sandasturner9529]

I see those F1 driver are very, "down to earth"

[@jolienpaspont3861]

Nice!

[@alexjohnward]

Awesome

[@ultra_gagayay]

They are racing against the fastest interceptor 💀

[@chandansoren8002]

For the algorithm