I felt his soul departed at that moment': Remembering Ayrton Senna 25 years later
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On May 1, 1994 - 25 years ago today - the world was shocked by the death of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna when he crashed while leading the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola track in Italy. Declan Colley recalls one of Formula 1
On May 1, 1994 - 25 years ago today - the world was shocked by the death of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna when he crashed while leading the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola track in Italy. Declan Colley recalls one of Formula 1's darkest days.
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Ayrton Senna: 29 Years of Immortality
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The Day Ayrton Senna Died and How I Remember It, by Carlos Gonzalez, Formula One Forever
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Ayrton Senna, Autopedia
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Ayrton Senna 1960 - 1994 Ayrton Senna - A Tribute to Life
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Ayrton Senna Homage by Salil Parekh - Issuu
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Ayrton Senna, Autopedia
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I felt his soul departed at that moment': Remembering Ayrton Senna 25 years later
Imola remembers Senna 20 years after fatal crash
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The Day Ayrton Senna Died and How I Remember It, by Carlos Gonzalez, Formula One Forever