F1: Top 5 sportsmanship act of all time

#2 Purley Risks life for Williamson- Dutch GP, 1973

The 1973 season of Formula One racing can be called as the Black Year in the history of the sport which saw 2 driver casualties. Roger Williamson was racing in Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort during which a suspected tire failure caused him to lose control of his car and he smashed into pitch wall severely. The intensity of the accident was so massive that it dragged the car over 300 yards before coming to a halt upside down against the barrier.

However, Williamson remained unhurt in the accident but was caught up in the flaming wreckage. Purley couldn't resist himself and stopped his car and ran to save his fellow driver. He grabbed the only fire extinguisher available at the moment but unfortunately, it couldn't suffice to put out the fire. He even tried to turn car up upright but failed as he was alone. Though William couldn't survive but Purley's unconditional efforts, risking his own life to save the fellow driver will be known as the greatest act of sportsmanship in the history of F1.