It is two decades since the death of Roland Ratzenberger at Italy's Imola circuit. The Austrian Formula One driver was killed on April 30 1994, 24 hours before three-time world champion Ayrton Senna lost his life.
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It is two decades since the death of Roland Ratzenberger at Italy's Imola circuit. The Austrian Formula One driver was killed on April 30 1994, 24 hours before three-time world champion Ayrton Senna lost his life.
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Ratzenberger crashed at about 200 mph during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola race track and died as a result of his injuries.
The life and times of Roland Ratzenberger —
Ratzenberger crashed at about 200 mph during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola race track and died as a result of his injuries.
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Ratzenberger had been battling for years to get into F1 but finally got his break at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1994.
The life and times of Roland Ratzenberger —
Ratzenberger had been battling for years to get into F1 but finally got his break at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1994.
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His sole race finish came at the Pacific Grand Prix in Aida, Japan where he crossed the line in 11th place -- two weeks before his death at Imola.
The life and times of Roland Ratzenberger —
His sole race finish came at the Pacific Grand Prix in Aida, Japan where he crossed the line in 11th place -- two weeks before his death at Imola.
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Ayrton Senna (left) -- seen here talking to to then F1 medical chief, Sid Watkins -- had planned to unfurl an Austrian flag in his honor at the end of Sunday's race.
The life and times of Roland Ratzenberger —
Ayrton Senna (left) -- seen here talking to to then F1 medical chief, Sid Watkins -- had planned to unfurl an Austrian flag in his honor at the end of Sunday's race.
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F1 drivers paid tribute to both Senna and Ratzenberger following the double tragedy. Left to right -- Britain's Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi of France, Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Michael Schumacher, Briton Damon Hill and Aguri Suzuki of Japan.
The life and times of Roland Ratzenberger —
F1 drivers paid tribute to both Senna and Ratzenberger following the double tragedy. Left to right -- Britain's Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi of France, Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Michael Schumacher, Briton Damon Hill and Aguri Suzuki of Japan.
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