Ayrton Senna\“s final race was the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola circuit in Italy. This tragic event occurred on May 1, 1994, during the race where Senna was leading. On the seventh lap, his Williams FW16 car left the track at high speed in the Tamburello corner and hit a concrete wall. Senna sustained fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead hours later at the hospital.
The San Marino Grand Prix weekend was already marred by tragedy, as Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger had died during qualifying the day before. Senna was deeply affected by this incident and had actually considered withdrawing from the race. His death sent shockwaves through the motorsport world and led to significant safety improvements in Formula One.
Senna remains one of the most celebrated drivers in Formula One history, having won three World Championships （1988, 1990, 1991） and 41 Grand Prix races during his career with teams including McLaren and Williams. His legacy continues to inspire drivers and fans worldwide, with numerous documentaries and films celebrating his life and career. |
