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RacingNews365 talks exclusively to Giancarlo Minardi, president of Imola as next week 30th anniversary of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix weekend.
Next week, Imola will commemorate 30 years since the tragic deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, with Formula 1 head Stefano Domenicali expected to attend. Circuit president Giancarlo Minardi discussed the upcoming memorial events in an interview with RacingNews365, sharing that both drivers will be honored on May 1st. The Imola circuit museum will showcase Senna’s Williams car and his helmets, alongside an exhibition of Senna-themed paintings. Government officials from Italy and Brazil will gather at the circuit’s inner grounds to pay tribute to Senna and Ratzenberger. Reflecting on the impact of Senna’s legacy, Minardi highlights how safety improvements in motorsport, including the development of the halo, have been influenced by the tragic events of Imola 1994. Despite the passage of three decades, Ayrton Senna’s enduring popularity across generations underscores his lasting impact on the sport according to Minardi. The safety advancements prompted by Senna’s death continue to shape the way race drivers, from F1 to junior categories, operate on the track, ensuring his legacy remains vibrant and relevant in the world of motorsport.
