Oct 22, 1994 · An autopsy apparently shows that three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna was killed when the arm of his car's suspension system penetrated the visor of his helmet after he slammed into a...

FW16 chassis No. 02, the car he crashed at Imola, was for years afterward impounded by investigating authorities in Bologna, Italy, before being returned to Williams in 2002. The team...

Apr 18, 2002 · Eight years after the crash that claimed his life, Ayrton Senna's racing helmet has finally been released by the authorities investigating his death. A few weeks ago the Williams FW16...

Apr 17, 2002 · AFTER eight years, the authorities in Bologna have released the helmet which Ayrton Senna was using when he was killed at Imola in May 1994. The helmet was handed over to representatives from Bell Racing Europe and the Senna Family at the Bologna police headquarters after a court hearing agreed that the authorities had no further use for the ...

Nov 3, 2021 · Post-crash, photographer Angelo Orsi appeared on the scene and took photos of Senna in the car and after his helmet was taken off. These photos have never been released to the public.

May 1, 2019 · Today, 25 years after the fatal crash of one of the most talented, personable, and loved Formula 1 drivers in history, a report by the Independent reminds us of the series of minuscule events...

When drivers saw the bright yellow hue of Ayrton Senna’s helmet emerge in their wing mirrors, most knew their fate was sealed. Unless your name was Alain Prost, an overtake was inevitable, just like pit stops and podium ceremonies, F1’s other great certainties.

Feb 21, 2023 · The visor of his helmet was pierced by the suspension bar that linked the wheel of the car, thus pressing Senna’s head against the wall. Due to this compression, the Brazilian suffered a fracture at the base of his skull, causing him to die instantly.

After the crash it was immediately evident that Senna had suffered some form of injury, because his helmet was seen to be motionless and leaning slightly to the right. The subtle movement of his head in the seconds that followed raised false hopes.

Dec 2, 2024 · In Saturday qualifying, the 33-year-old lost control of his car due to a suspected front wing failure and hit a retaining wall at roughly 190 mph, killing him instantly. His death was the first at...