June 12, 1955

The wreckage at the Le Mans racecourse the day after Pierre Levegh's Mercedes crashed through the barrier into the crowds

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June 11, 1955

Pierre Levegh's body lies on the track after his fatal accident

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June 5, 1955

Eugenio Castellotti comes over the top

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June 5, 1955

Italian racing driver Eugenio Castellotti comes over the top of Radillon after Eau Rouge

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June 5, 1955

Eugenio Castellotti at the 1955 Belgian Grand Prix

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