Back in the early days of Formula 1, to be a race-car driver was to have a death wish. Despite constant improvements in the safety of the cars and the tracks, many drivers continued to lose their lives for the sport they loved. Today’s ultra-light carbon fiber cars shatter at the slightest impact, but usually keep the driver relatively safe inside the "halo." But that's not to say there haven’t been a few nasty crashes in recent years.Belgium, 2018Incredibly Leclerc walked away from the crash unscathed, despite the fact that the McLaren practically bounced off his head. It sparked debates about driver safety, and proved that the "halo" safety structure can save lives.Australia, 2016Fernando Alonso was uninjured after a crash which totalled his McLaren at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix.Germany, 2014Brazilian legend Felipe Massa skids upside down after crashing at the 2014 German Grand Prix.Abu Dhabi, 2010Michael Schumacher collides with Vitantonio Liuzzi at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Monaco, 1950During the second Monaco Grand Prix in 1950, a freak wave unexpectedly crashed over the harbor wall and onto the race track. Five cars lost traction and had to retire from the race. Luckily no one was injured on what would come to be the most dangerous track in Formula 1.Bahrain, 2020Romain Grosjean escapes his flaming vehicle and leaps over the molten metal barrier after crashing in the F1 Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.Canada, 1998Alex Wurz’s car flips over and rolls several times at the Canadian Grand Prix, 1998.Monaco, 1994Karl Wendlinger is lifted unconscious from his car after a serious crash at the 1994 Monaco Grand Prix.Italy, 1994Later that same weekend, the race saw the tragic death of one of F1’s most beloved drivers, Ayrton Senna.Monaco, 1968Marshalls clear the wreckage of Clay Regazzoni’s car which ended up wedged under the barrier after a serious crash at the Monaco Grand Prix, 1968.England, 1973At the British Grand Prix in 1973 there was a nine-car pile up in the first lap. One driver received career-ending injuries.Japan, 2014Tragically, Bianchi passed away after nine months from the same injuries. He is the most recent F1 driver to die as the result of an accident in a Grand Prix.Germany, 1976F1 legend Niki Lauda was left permanently scarred after a crash at the German Grand Prix in 1976. Drivers protested the dangerous weather conditions but the race went ahead. Lauda crashed into the embankment and his car burst into flames, nearly costing him his life.Germany, 1980In August of 1980, Alfa Romeo driver Patrick Depailler died on impact in an accident during a test run at Hockenheim.