San Marino Grand Prix 1994: A Tragic Weekend
The Race
The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix was held at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 1st, 1994. It was the third race of the Formula One season and was marred by the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna.
Ratzenberger was killed during qualifying when his Simtek crashed into a concrete wall. Senna was killed during the race when his Williams crashed into a concrete wall at the Tamburello corner. The crash was caused by a steering column failure.
The Aftermath
The deaths of Ratzenberger and Senna led to a number of changes to Formula One safety regulations. The cars were made safer, and the tracks were modified to reduce the risk of accidents.
The San Marino Grand Prix is still considered one of the darkest days in Formula One history. The deaths of Ratzenberger and Senna left a lasting scar on the sport.
Conclusion
The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix was a tragedy that claimed the lives of two talented drivers. The race weekend will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in Formula One history.
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