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Every time Formula 1 visits the historic Imola circuit, it cannot escape the tragic weekend of 1994. 30 years on, the untimely deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna were keenly felt throughout the Imola paddock and tributes were in abundance. Leading the tributes on a commemorative run of the Imola circuit on Thursday evening […]
Leading the tributes on a commemorative run of the Imola circuit on Thursday evening was Sebastian Vettel, showcasing his class and dignity even in retirement. Drivers and personnel from F1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 joined Vettel with commemorative items to honor Senna and Ratzenberger. The emotional lap began with a photo at the start/finish line and culminated in a tribute at the Tamburello corner. Vettel praised Senna’s skill, compassion, and advocacy efforts, emphasizing the importance of remembering their legacies. Each participant added a padlock to the fencing, with Vettel leading a remembrance to Variante Villeneuve for Ratzenberger. It is crucial to recognize Ratzenberger’s contributions, as he often lives in Senna’s shadow, according to David Brabham and echoed by Pierre Gasly.
