The story of Geoffrey Ansell's spill at the race where it all began, with Silverstone's resident archivist Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore.

Hear more about Ansell's incredible escape having entered the race in his second-hand English Racing Automobile (ERA) on 2 October 1948.

The race took place at the old RAF Silverstone, during an International Grand Prix that would mark the beginning of modern F1.

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