Taki Inoue's defining F1 moment was a smashing hit!

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Journeyman Taki Inoue's claim to fame as an F1 racer isn't related to an outstanding performance in a Grand Prix unfortunately.

Anyone who was unfamiliar with the name back in 1995, including some of his colleagues racing at the other end of the grid, got acquainted with the Japanese driver following a baffling and insane moment which occurred on this day 22 years ago at the Hungarian GP.

Inoue pulled his smoking Footwork to the side of the track, quickly got out and rushed to grab a fire extinguisher to help the marshals extinguish a small fire.

He was then hit by the incoming medical car, comically rolling over the hood in what almost appeared as a well-coordinated stunt!

Apart from an injured leg and perhaps a bruised ego, no serious damage was incurred fortunately.

Perhaps Inoue missed his calling as a Hollywood stunt-man...

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.