fastf1 - ON THIS DAY: In 2000, Giancarlo Fisichella endured a huge accident whilst taking part in a testing session for Benetton, at Valencia. Shortly before the Monaco GP, some F1 teams
![Benetton Formula 1 launch their new car for the 2001 season in St Marks Square Venice. Jenson Button and Giancarlo Fisichella with the new car Stock Photo - Alamy Benetton Formula 1 launch their new car for the 2001 season in St Marks Square Venice. Jenson Button and Giancarlo Fisichella with the new car Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D31EM9/benetton-formula-1-launch-their-new-car-for-the-2001-season-in-st-marks-square-venice-jenson-button-and-giancarlo-fisichella-with-the-new-car-2D31EM9.jpg)
Benetton Formula 1 launch their new car for the 2001 season in St Marks Square Venice. Jenson Button and Giancarlo Fisichella with the new car Stock Photo - Alamy
![Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella drives out of the pitlanes his Benetton car during the first timed practice session in Imola April 7. The 2000 San Marino Grand Prix will be held at Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella drives out of the pitlanes his Benetton car during the first timed practice session in Imola April 7. The 2000 San Marino Grand Prix will be held at](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/afd755510e314c9cb79d05b9cf0bafd2/2d5fc0g.jpg)