Ayrton Senna : One of the best F1 Drivers ever.
I guess I was around 11 years when I heard about Senna Passing away. He was just one other driver that I had know at that time. Damon Hill was one of them. He was the most famous driver at that time. I remember that my uncle giving me this news. Anyway’s at that time I didn’t know about his greatness. I read the report in one of the sports magazines cause I dint have cable network in my place, felt it was unfair and a loss to F1. Ayrton was a national hero. His death came as the shock to the whole world.
Little did I know that Roland Ratzenbergerof Australia had passed a day before . 30th April 1994 and Rubens Barrichello had a horrific crash. Saw his car fly in the air and hit the tire barriers on you tube.
1st May 1994, Imola San Marino Black day in the history of F1.
The race started with blues of losing Roland Ratzenberger the day before .There was a first lap incident Pedro Lamy's Lotus crashed into Lethos’ Benetton. According to the reports , one of the tires went into spectator’s stand and injured 7 members. I guess this was a signal of things to come.
FIA decided to continue with the race behind the safety car. After 4-5 laps behind the safety car, the race resumes. The cars start going around the track with high speeds. Engine’s roaring and guns blazing. Ayrton is leading the pack and it’s noticed that the sparks are coming from under his car. Perhaps this is the sign of the car losing downforce thereby resulting in a loss of grip. But he goes on in high speed – full throttle.
Lap 7 into the race, Ayrton’s car bottoms’ out and hit the barriers at the speed of 131 miles at Tamburello curve. His car loses the control dude to lack of grip at the speed of around 195 miles and somehow slowed down to 131 miles. Seems like 131 miles was not enough. Reports say that Senna had died instantly after the crash. A piece of suspension pierced his helmet and Skull.
The medics arrive to the scene in a few minutes and the Doctor for the day Sid Watkin says “He looked serene. I raised his eyelids and it was clear from his pupils that he had a massive brain injury. We lifted him from the cockpit and laid him on the ground. As we did, he sighed and, although I am totally agnostic, I felt his soul departed at that moment”
When Ayrton was taken out of Cockpit, they found Australian Flag. He wanted to dedicate his win to Roland Ratzenberger. What a wonderful gesture. ** Sniff**
And then Just like that F1 lost its most loved son . Ayrton Senna : Most of the times clouded by contrivances, Driven by emotion Ayrton Won 3 championships with 41 wins, 65 poles and 80 podium Finishes.
The 1994 Imola layout, which had been in place since 1981, was never again used for a Formula One race. The circuit was heavily modified following the race, including a change at Tamburello. I guess Tamburello has been one of the unluckiest corner in F1 history. also the scene of major accidents for Gerhard Berger (1989) and Nelson Piquet (1987)
It gives me goose bumps to see his videos. Especially in Monaco.
Michael Schumacher eventually went on to win the race and later the championship.
May Senna’s sould rest in Piece and the spirit of F1 Live On..
I guess I was around 11 years when I heard about Senna Passing away. He was just one other driver that I had know at that time. Damon Hill was one of them. He was the most famous driver at that time. I remember that my uncle giving me this news. Anyway’s at that time I didn’t know about his greatness. I read the report in one of the sports magazines cause I dint have cable network in my place, felt it was unfair and a loss to F1. Ayrton was a national hero. His death came as the shock to the whole world.
Little did I know that Roland Ratzenbergerof Australia had passed a day before . 30th April 1994 and Rubens Barrichello had a horrific crash. Saw his car fly in the air and hit the tire barriers on you tube.
1st May 1994, Imola San Marino Black day in the history of F1.
The race started with blues of losing Roland Ratzenberger the day before .There was a first lap incident Pedro Lamy's Lotus crashed into Lethos’ Benetton. According to the reports , one of the tires went into spectator’s stand and injured 7 members. I guess this was a signal of things to come.
FIA decided to continue with the race behind the safety car. After 4-5 laps behind the safety car, the race resumes. The cars start going around the track with high speeds. Engine’s roaring and guns blazing. Ayrton is leading the pack and it’s noticed that the sparks are coming from under his car. Perhaps this is the sign of the car losing downforce thereby resulting in a loss of grip. But he goes on in high speed – full throttle.
Lap 7 into the race, Ayrton’s car bottoms’ out and hit the barriers at the speed of 131 miles at Tamburello curve. His car loses the control dude to lack of grip at the speed of around 195 miles and somehow slowed down to 131 miles. Seems like 131 miles was not enough. Reports say that Senna had died instantly after the crash. A piece of suspension pierced his helmet and Skull.
The medics arrive to the scene in a few minutes and the Doctor for the day Sid Watkin says “He looked serene. I raised his eyelids and it was clear from his pupils that he had a massive brain injury. We lifted him from the cockpit and laid him on the ground. As we did, he sighed and, although I am totally agnostic, I felt his soul departed at that moment”
When Ayrton was taken out of Cockpit, they found Australian Flag. He wanted to dedicate his win to Roland Ratzenberger. What a wonderful gesture. ** Sniff**
And then Just like that F1 lost its most loved son . Ayrton Senna : Most of the times clouded by contrivances, Driven by emotion Ayrton Won 3 championships with 41 wins, 65 poles and 80 podium Finishes.
The 1994 Imola layout, which had been in place since 1981, was never again used for a Formula One race. The circuit was heavily modified following the race, including a change at Tamburello. I guess Tamburello has been one of the unluckiest corner in F1 history. also the scene of major accidents for Gerhard Berger (1989) and Nelson Piquet (1987)
It gives me goose bumps to see his videos. Especially in Monaco.
Michael Schumacher eventually went on to win the race and later the championship.
May Senna’s sould rest in Piece and the spirit of F1 Live On..
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