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 where Raymond Sommer lost his life in 1950 is now named after him. Campbell's wife Geraldine was observing the race from the pits, but unfortunately, she did not see the accident that occurred.