Every Formula 1 fan knows the danger of the final corner of a season. But the real chaos happens long before the checkered flag.
In this video, we’re counting down the 10 most insane, terrifying, and championship-defining first laps in F1 history. From Monza spins that killed title hopes to fiery explosions that shocked the world, these opening laps didn’t just change races — they changed the sport itself.

⚡ Italy 2018: Hamilton vs. Vettel at the second chicane.
🔥 Bahrain 2020: Grosjean’s miraculous escape from a 67G inferno.
🌧 Spa 1998: The $20 million pile-up that brought F1 to a standstill.
🏁 Singapore 2017: Ferrari’s worst 5 seconds ever.

These aren’t just crashes. They’re turning points that shaped championships, rewrote safety regulations, and defined careers. We’ll break down what happened, why it happened, and how these split-second disasters still echo through F1 today.

If you love F1 chaos, safety evolution, or just want to relive the wildest starts ever, you’re in the right place. Buckle up — because when the lights go out, anything can happen.

00:00 Intro – Why First Laps Define F1
00:33 #10 Italy 2018 – The Rival Tangle
02:23 #9 Silverstone 2021 – Title Decider Crash
05:07 #8 Brazil 2012 – Vettel’s Championship Spin
5:59 #7 Belgium 2012 – Grosjean’s Near Miss
7:53 #6 Australia 2002 – The Launch
9:37 #5 Hungary 2021 – Bottas’ Bowling Alley
11:42 #4 Great Britain 1973 – Vintage Chaos
13:59 #3 Singapore 2017 – The Triple Threat
16:04 #2 Spa 1998 – The 13-Car Pile-Up
20:20 #1 Bahrain 2020 – Grosjean’s Fireball