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In Memory | Ayrton Senna's death on this day 27 years ago

Formula 1 is filled with historical events which many fans, drivers and team members look back on with a smile. But today [May 1st] marks one of Formula 1's darkest days. 27 years ago, Ayrton Senna crashed during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix in Imola and died from the multiple injuries he sustained.  Formula One fans alive at the time will remember where they were when they heard the terrible news. The death of the three-time World Champion and arguably the greatest driver of all time shocked the world of F1 and motorsport. This came one day after the passing of Roland Ratzenberger in qualifying.  Senna ran wide at Tamburello on the flat-out corner on the circuit in Imola, Italy. ...
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