This same corner claimed the life of Frenchman Raymond Sommer in 1950 and the circuit is named in his honour. Campbell's wife Geraldine was watching the race from the pits but did not see the accident.
The same corner was responsible for the fatal crash involving Frenchman Raymond Sommer in 1950, and as a result, the circuit is named after him. Campbell's wife Geraldine was observing the race from the pits but did not witness the accident.