2007-07-23 23:52:26 · 6 answers · asked by Top_Gear_Biggest_Fan 5 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Formula One
did they die on the track striaght away ?
2007-07-23 23:56:31 · update #1
Senna was killed from head trama. A tire and suspension came up after impact and struck him in the head
2007-07-24 02:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by haggismoffat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The highlight of my 30 years of watching F1 was the rivalry between Senna and Prost, Two completely different men, Two completely different driving styles but always incredibly close to each other on the track. As a Prost fan, it was always soul destroying to witness Senna take pole with 10 seconds remaining, but the on track (and off track) rivalry between the two was so intense, it made every race a nail biter. Being a Prost fan, i have to concede, my memories of Prost's career have remained far more vivid because of Ayrton Senna. The Monaco GP of '94 is the only time in my life that F1 racing became insignificant, Having witnessed Ayrton's death at Imola, and having the drivers paying their respect around an empty pole position spot at Monaco, made racing cars seem a bit futile for a while. Good of you to remember Roland as well, God bless them both. Edit. Julian G have a thumbs up to counter that nasty scumbag! :-) Edit. GOD. Don't you think the anniversary of a fine man and great racers death should be acknowledged with fondness, memories and respect, rather than passing judgment on how high up the all time list his achievements place him?
2016-05-17 06:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by joleen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both died in corners. Ratzenberger in Villeneuve, in practice, possibly due to a front wing failure. Senna in Tamburello, during the race, possibly due to a suspension failure. lou0810 already posted the links.
2007-07-24 01:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by neohioguy1962 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe Ratzenberger was dead trackside, yes. Senna was not pronounced dead for several hours; although I seem to recall there were rumours he was dead immediately and revived trackside (revived insofar as his heart started beating again; the man was brain dead regardless).
2007-07-24 01:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by R P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they both died on the race circuits in which i feel that it was right for them to die as they were great drivers how much i didnt support them
2007-07-24 00:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by schumigirl1956 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they both died in the 1994 San Marino GP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ayrton_Senna
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Ratzenberger
2007-07-23 23:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by lou0810 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋