Fans were asked to leave the Las Vegas circuit on Thursday after a drain cover came loose and brought the first practice session of the weekend to an early end
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By all accounts, Gilles Villeneuve was one of the most impressive Canadian drivers to ever compete in Formula One and promised a slew of championships, if only Ferrari could develop a consistent car. But his potential was cut short. On May 8, 1982, Villeneuve was killed in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. He was 32 years old.
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