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SteviePut

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It's 15 years since his death today.I still remember the daySad

I wonder what he'd have made of the shenanigans in F1 today??

I'll also mention the other fella, that died the previous day, (or was it the day before) Roland Ratzenberger. May he too RIPSad

Quick vid of Senna Clicky

A better one of the master at work Clicky

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 03:41
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cahillscornerflag

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I remember it well also, it was a strange day, a strange weekend really. A horrible thing to happen to both drivers.

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 03:45
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x69 rgg

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saw the video of his final lap not so long ago actually. someone edited the end before he hit the wall so it blacked out with r.i.p. very eery to be there with him in the car then realise he didint make it. so sad. where are his talents today?

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 03:52
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n.g.k

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Both videos are extremely chilling. Especially the Ratzenberger video as you can see he's already gone before the car comes to a stop.Sad

RIP Senna

RIP Ratzenberger

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 03:54
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Yeah, that whole weekend was horrible from start to finish.

Rubens Barichello was knocked unconscious in a big accident in practice on the Friday and then of course the accidents on Saturday and Sunday.

Sad

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 04:06
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SteviePut

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Rich E wrote:
Yeah, that whole weekend was horrible from start to finish.

Rubens Barichello was knocked unconscious in a big accident in practice on the Friday and then of course the accidents on Saturday and Sunday.

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I just watched a video on Youtube of the Rubens crash. He's lucky he's still alive. The speed he took off at was incredibleCrazy

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 04:10
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pugpete

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I remember that weekend even though I was only 12 at the time.Just been on youtube now..awfull footage-especially the Ratzenberger crash Sad

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 04:41
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R.I.P Senna...

Long live Hamilton... Yes

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 04:53
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RIP.
I think the Roger Williamson crash is the worst crash ive ever seen, always leaves me depressed if i watch it Sad

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 05:03
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cuemanlew

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RIP Senna
Awesome driver, probably the best, schmacher was inspired by him, and he was a better driver than hamilton in the wet, if you want to know how good he was have a read on wikipedia.
Also gave millions to charity.

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 05:09
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beez_neez_gt

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I agree, Senna was so limitless, spiritual and generous & the best racer of all time, however he is gone unfortunately and we can only "hope" there will be someone even close to his talent, ie Lewis Hamilton to which Senna is his idol, and obviously British !! Wink

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 06:13
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4doorgti

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Senna, fantastic, very much missed, snd gotta love the NSX, definatley on the wish list.

RIP senna. Time goes fast

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 06:44
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leebus

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bbc 1today, red button, senna documentary.

well worth watching for racefans

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 16:56
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adam b

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That article about him trying out rallying is worth a read. Its on here somewhere...

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 18:18
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mattknowles

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I remember watching this, i was 13 at the time. Very sad indeed, and almost scary to think 15 years has past.

F1 and motorsport on a whole was great during this time. Its gone down the pan at the moment. WRC isnt what it was, BTTC isnt what it was and although F1 is getting a little better is also isnt what it was back then.

Cant find that doc on bbc (red button), anyone point me in the right direction?
Posted 2nd May 2009 at 19:27
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denk

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R.I.P. Smile

adam b wrote:
That article about him trying out rallying is worth a read. Its on here somewhere...


clicko

Spent a morning at work reading that Happy
Posted 2nd May 2009 at 19:38
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cosmic spanner

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That Senna Goes Rallying article is one of my all-time favourites Cool Great subject obviously, but a great journalist too! RIP to both.

leebus wrote:
bbc 1today, red button, senna documentary.

well worth watching for racefans


Thanks very much for the headsup on that Thumbs up

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 22:06
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sarthe82

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RIP Ayrton.

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Posted 2nd May 2009 at 22:12
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musclebeach

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Well I couldn't find the Senna thread on my phone so.....just saw Senna documentary past night. What an amazing film, was just fantastic to see real racing......the car's sounded better then for sure, pure driver skill at work too!

Senna would turn in his grave if he could see all the technology nowadays impacting on how fast a car is! The in car footage in Japan on the video is just awesome!! A must watch

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Posted 9th Oct 2011 at 13:02
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AndyJ

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I also remember watching it. Just shocking at the time. I think it's very hard to compare him to drivers of today, though, because the cars are so different. RIP.

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Posted 9th Oct 2011 at 13:58
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ian7675

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Is the documentary out now? I can't wait to see it.

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Posted 9th Oct 2011 at 14:26
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will130787

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I watched this at the cinema and i also have it on DVD. Epic film about an epic human being!

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Posted 9th Oct 2011 at 19:45
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SteviePut

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I've got this at home too. It's amazing to see how exposed the drivers were back then. Head and shoulders above the cockpitBlink It's no wonder people were getting killed Sad

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Posted 9th Oct 2011 at 20:32
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xaero1

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prism7guy wrote:
RIP.
I think the Roger Williamson crash is the worst crash ive ever seen, always leaves me depressed if i watch it Sad


Yeah, it was horrific, especially seeing David Purley trying to save him and just not having any support from the Marshalls.

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Posted 10th Oct 2011 at 09:02
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