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[cpbell]

I know that for many here, the events of 21 years ago are too recent for this section of the forum, but I wonder whether the fact that a baby born on that fateful day at Imola would now have attained the traditional age of majority might make it eligible for discussion?  Anyway, I thought I'd like to mark this anniversary of Senna's passing for those who are interested.

 

R.I.P.

[SJ Lambert]

It's almost inconceivable to think it was that long ago........

[Dick Dastardly]

Beginning of each May, I never think of Senna's death.....I always think of Henri Toivonen's passing on May 2nd 1986 [29 years ago tomorrow], probably because I'm more into rallying than F1....

[E1pix]

It's almost inconceivable to think it was that long ago........

Man, no kidding!

RIP, Ayrton.

[Rocky2]

It's almost inconceivable to think it was that long ago........

Yes almost 1/4 of a century has been passed since......

 

R.I.P. Ayrton

[Tuboscocca]

..and at Imola they are honouring Gilles Villeneuve -this weekend-with special guests and a special issue of Autosprint:

http://autosprint.co...er-tutti/29299/

 

Michael

[cpbell]

With Senna, Toivonen and Villeneuve, early May is a sad part of the year for those of us with historical motorsport interests.

[Geoff E]

Not forgetting Roland Ratzenberger http://motorsportsta...er-21-years-on/

[jondon]

That whole weekend is still so fresh in my mind, so fresh and it still hurts.

[maplestone71]

I watched most of ITV's showing of Senna this evening, the last half hour remains difficult viewing ...

Edited by maplestone71, 02 May 2015 - 02:04.

[D-Type]

With Senna, Toivonen and Villeneuve, early May is a sad part of the year for those of us with historical motorsport interests.

And Roland Ratzenberger!

[garoidb]

And Roland Ratzenberger!

 

Yes, of course. I suspect that the reason he was not mentioned was that he died on April 30th, but even so. I'd also mention Attilio Bettega. I always think of Elio de Angelis too, even though he was later in May, the same year as Henri Toivonen.

Edited by garoidb, 02 May 2015 - 20:24.

[cpbell]

Yes, of course. I suspect that the reason he was not mentioned was that he died on April 30th, but even so. I'd also mention Attilio Bettega. I always think of Elio de Angelis too, even though he was later in May, the same year as Henri Toivonen.

Indeed - no disrespect intended.

[Bloggsworth]

A day when thousands of others also died, and many under far more tragic circumstances. Senna was an exceptional man but as are we all, destined to die, he had a life far more full than billions of others, we should rejoice in his life not grieve for his passing.