1994 – Remembering the great Ayrton Senna on the darkest weekend in F1 history who died #OnThisDay May 1 at the 1994 Imola Grand Prix. A weekend that would profoundly impact Formula 1, sparking significant safety reform. #f1 #Formula1 - ThreadSky

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1994 – Remembering the great Ayrton Senna on the darkest weekend in F1 history who died #OnThisDay May 1 at the 1994 Imola Grand Prix.

A weekend that would profoundly impact Formula 1, sparking significant safety reform.

#f1 #Formula1

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f1history1950.bsky.social•10 days ago

On the morning of his final race, Senna convened a meeting with fellow drivers to push for enhanced track safety, following the fatal crash of Ratzenberger the previous day. Senna, who had earlier predicted a dangerous season under the new regulations, was deeply shaken by Ratzenberger’s death.

f1history1950.bsky.social•10 days ago

Despite advice from Professor Sid Watkins to withdraw, Senna felt compelled to race, saying, “Sid, there are certain things over which we have no control. I cannot quit; I have to go on.” They were the last words Senna spoke to Watkins.

f1history1950.bsky.social•10 days ago

Tragically, on the seventh lap, he collided with the concrete wall at the flat-out left-hander Tamburello corner at over 160 mph and died instantly.

f1history1950.bsky.social•10 days ago

Michael Schumacher who won the race in a Benetton Ford said in the post-race press conference that he “couldn’t feel satisfied, couldn’t feel happy” with his win following the events that had happened during the race weekend.

f1history1950.bsky.social•10 days ago

Nicola Larini scored the first points of his career when he finished in second for Ferrari. Mika Hakkinen finished third for McLaren.

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