From intentional wrecks to corporate espionage, Formula 1 has seen plenty of scandals in its 75-year history.

Today, we’re ranking seven of the biggest F1 scandals of all time by shock factor, starting with the least shocking.

Seven major F1 scandals ranked by shock factor

1982 drivers’ strike

Why : Most F1 drivers boycotted the South African Grand Prix in a major display of power regarding a disagreement about new Super License rules.

Shock Factor : 🚨

Heading into the 1982 season, returning driver Niki Lauda noticed something strange: He was asked to sign a Super License contract, and he didn’t like its terms.

See, that contract would only be active so long as a driver remained with one team. If Lauda were to defect to a new team midway through the season, his Super License woul

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