Crash ends marketing stunt with $530K diamond at Monaco GP

At the 2004 Monaco GP, a publicity stunt involving a $300,000 diamond strapped to a Jaguar Racing F1 car went awry. The diamond, attached with glue, was lost when Christian Klien crashed on the opening lap. The incident raised questions about the diamond's fate, which remains unknown, and sparked speculation about the nature of the crash. Despite the mishap, the stunt generated significant publicity for both the movie Ocean's Twelve and Jaguar Racing. The incident is still discussed among F1 fans, marking it as one of the sport's enduring mysteries.

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