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How Ayrton Senna's fatal crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix changed the course of Formula 1
- Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna passed away on May 1, 1994, after a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, one of two fatal accidents to occur on the track that weekend.
- Before the race, Senna had voiced concerns about the performance of his car.
- Roland Ratzenberger from the Simtek team died on the track during the qualifying session the day before Senna's accident. F1 driver Rubens Barrichello had also suffered a crash, but survived.
- 'Senna', a 6-part limited series on Netflix, dramatizes the life of Ayrton Senna, chronicling his achievements and his tragic accident.
- There were no F1 fatalities for 21 years until French driver Jules Bianchi died in 2015.
- Senna is considered to be one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, with a legacy that extends beyond motorsport.
- Following Senna's death, the FIA appointed Sid Watkins to improve safety standards. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association was also reestablished.
- Senna's funeral was attended by thousands of people and national mourning took place in Brazil.
- Lewis Hamilton commemorated the 30th anniversary of Senna's death by driving his 1990 championship-winning McLaren MP4/5B prior to the Brazilian Grand Prix.
- The Ayrton Senna Institute was established by his family after his death to improve the lives of children through education, assisting over 36m youngsters in Brazil.
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