San Marino GP 1994 (Saturday Qualifying 3) Ratzenberger Accident Investigation

As someone who is passionate about Formula One, and who was absolutely devastated after witnessing the events of this tragic weekend, I have uploaded this qualifying video series as a tribute to the memories Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger.

CAUTION: Some accident scenes are graphic, so if you are sensitive to such material please do not watch.

They clearly show how dangerous this circuit once was, and also how the marshals and paramedics used to treat drivers immediately after an accident back then. At the start of the year the FIA had banned certain driver aids and the sport literally became more dangerous as a result.

Ayrton himself had predicted major accidents and can be seen here investigating how Rubens Barrichello is after his accident, and how he commandeers the safety car, completely against protocol, to drive down to the Villeneuve corner to investigate where and how Roland had gone off the circuit.

It is a testimony to how advanced Formula One, and motorsport in general, has now evolved in terms of safety and post-accident driver care.

For the true Ayrton Senna fans, it's a last chance to see him flying around a track at top speed on his way to his 65th and last ever Pole Position. We can only guess how he would have developed the Williams FW-16 that year, and ponder on what could have been...

Feel free to leave respectful comments only. Thank you.

Rest in Peace - Ayrton and Roland

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