Andrea de Cesaris, Ligier-Renault-JS23, heading for 10th at the team's home race. Having failed to qualify, the Italian got to start (26th) after his teammate François Hesnault (who qualified 14th) was withdrawn so de Cesaris could start! French GP, Dijon-Prenois, 20 May 1984.



F2 ace Thierry Boutsen made his F1 debut with Arrows, replacing Chico Serra. The Brussels man finishing a creditable 18th quickest with a time of 2 min:09.876 sec. Belgian Grand Prix, (first qualifying), Spa-Francorchamps, 20 May 1983. © Motorsport Images



Niki Lauda, ​​Ford Capri RS 3100. DRM Championship Stage (Norisring), 1974.