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F1 remembers Ratzenberger: A death never forgotten, but overshadowed by Senna

Despite now turning 27 years old, the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix weekend will never be forgotten. It was perhaps one of Formula 1's darkest moments when two drivers lost their lives within two days of each other in Imola. Roland Ratzenberger died on this day in 1994 during qualifying.  A death always remembered but overshadowed by three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna who died during the Grand Prix the following day. Ratzenberger, aged 33, went off at the chicane of Acqua Minerale and damaged his front wing.  But the Austrian Simtek driver continuing pushing for the final spot on the grid. During the straight before the Villeneuve Corner, Ratzenberger's front wing snapped off and...
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