10 of the most remarkable injury comebacks in F1 history

Carlos Sainz executed one of the most impressive recoveries ever seen in F1 after winning the Australian Grand Prix just 16 days after having surgery for appendicitis. In what has been a rollercoaster 2024 already for the Spaniard, his triumph in Melbourne looks sure to be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in this sport. But he is by no means the first to overcome huge adversity and succeed back in the cockpit. Here are 10 other remarkable and inspiring injury comeback stories from the F1 history books...

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