end of the fast Brabham Straight. Piquet, whose helmet was hit by one of the Osella's rear wheels but who was not hurt, stated that he simply had not seen Ghinzani until he hit him due to the amount of spray. During the race, 1989 World Champion Alain Prost refused to drive more than one lap in protest of the dangerous conditions caused by persistent and heavy rain. Piercarlo Ghinzani also holds the record for the most Formula One appearances without qualifying in the top ten. Racing record Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) † Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance. References 1952 births Sportspeople from the Province of Bergamo Living people Italian racing drivers Italian Formula One drivers British Formula One Championship drivers European Formula Two Championship drivers FIA European Formula 3 Championship drivers Italian Formula Three Championship drivers A1 Grand Prix team owners 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Osella Formula One drivers Toleman Formula One drivers Ligier Formula One drivers Zakspeed Formula One drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Japanese Sportscar Championship drivers Motorsport team owners Team Joest drivers