Anthony Davidson recalls near-fatal crash at 2012 Le Mans race
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Anthony Davidson described his terrifying crash during the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours, where he collided with a Ferrari while running third. The #8 Toyota TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and crashed into the tyre barrier, resulting in two broken vertebrae for Davidson. He recalled feeling that he might not survive the accident, yet experienced a moment of calm acceptance. Davidson's reflections were shared during a recent episode of Autosport Retro, prompting comparisons with other historical Le Mans incidents.
- •Davidson was in the #8 Toyota, running third overall.
- •He collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari at Mulsanne corner.
- •The crash resulted in Davidson breaking two vertebrae.
- •He expressed thoughts of death during the crash but felt a sense of calm.
- •Davidson later had a successful career with Toyota in WEC.
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"Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours. Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
"Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours. Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
"Fourteen years ago, Anthony Davidson broke two vertebrae in one of the most frightful shunts in modern Le Mans history
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External links- AutosportJun 12, 2026, 7:56 AM“I know I’m going to die here” – Davidson reflects on back-breaking Le Mans crash
Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours. Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 7:54 AM“I know I’m going to die here” – Anthony Davidson reflects on back-breaking Le Mans crash
Fourteen years ago, Anthony Davidson broke two vertebrae in one of the most frightful shunts in modern Le Mans history
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 7:54 AM“I know I’m going to die here” – Anthony Davidson reflects on back-breaking Le Mans crash
Anthony Davidson says he thought he was “going to die” in his frightening, race-ending crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours. Davidson was running third overall in the #8 Toyota when he collided with the #81 AF Corse Ferrari driven by Piergiuseppe Perazzini, as he attempted to lap it in the right-hand kink leading to Mulsanne corner. The TS030 Hybrid somersaulted and violently hit the tyre ...Keep reading
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