. The crash occurred in "The Esses," a high-speed uphill section of the track.
The tragedy led to major safety reforms: the addition of “Armco” guardrails with protective foam, improved cockpit survival cell design, and the eventual mandating of the HANS device (head and neck support). Cevert’s death, combined with that of teammate Jackie Stewart (who retired immediately after the race), marked the end of Formula 1’s most dangerous era. francois cevert autopsy report
: Reports indicate the barrier cut his body nearly in half, specifically between the neck and the hip. Mechanical & Physical Factors improved cockpit survival cell design