Deadliest Crash: The Le Mans 1955 Disaster

Documentary examining what caused Pierre Levegh's Mercedes to crash into the crowd during the 1955 Le Mans 24-hour race, killing more than 80 people - an incident that remains the worst accident in the history of motor racing. Among the theories discussed are the use of untested technologies by the car's manufacturers, the addition of a lethal fuel additive, and alleged reckless driving by future Formula One world champion Mike Hawthorn, who won the race with Jaguar team partner Ivor Bueb. Narrated by Jack Deam