What injuries killed Roland Ratzenberger?

Ratzenberger was transferred by ambulance to Imola Circuit’s medical centre, then by air ambulance to the Maggiore Hospital in Bologna where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The official cause of death was basilar skull fracture.

Who died day before Senna?

Ratzenberger
On April 30, 1994, the day before Senna’s fatal accident, Ratzenberger crashed during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit on the outskirts of Italian town Imola. He became the first person in 12 years to be killed at a grand prix.

What caused Ratzenberger crash?

On April 30th 1994 Roland Ratzenberger lost his life when he crashed during qualifying for the San Marino GP, the result of the front wing of his Simtek coming adrift. Roland had recently signed to drive for BMW in the new World Touring Car Championship, while Johnny was heading towards British F3 with Eddie Jordan.

Where did Roland Ratzenberger died?

Major Carlo Alberto Pizzardi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
Roland Ratzenberger/Place of death

Who has died at Imola?

Following the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at Imola on consecutive days in 1994, no driver died during world championship events for more than 20 years until Jules Bianchi’s death in 2015, from injuries sustained during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

Which driver died the same weekend as Senna?

It was the third race of the 1994 Formula One World Championship. Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger and three-time world champion Ayrton Senna were killed in separate accidents during the event.

How fast was Senna going when he crashed?

Telemetry data recovered from the wreckage shows he entered the corner at 309 km/h (192 mph) and then braked hard, downshifting twice to slow down before impacting the wall at 211 km/h (131 mph). The car hit the wall at a shallow angle, tearing off the right front wheel and nose cone before spinning to a halt.

Why was the Chinese Grand Prix Cancelled?

The Chinese GP is set to become the second F1 race to be postponed in 2021 as the promoter seeks a date change until later in the year. Last year’s race in Shanghai was the first to be scrapped following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a further 12 races eventually being cancelled through the 2020 season.

Who died on Imola?

Ayrton Senna’s
The release by the Italian authorities of the results of Ayrton Senna’s autopsy, revealing that the driver had died instantaneously during the race at Imola, ignited still more controversy. Now there were questions about the reactions of the race director and the medical authorities.

How many drivers died at Imola?

The future of the San Marino Grand Prix is again under a cloud of doubt, 4 years after the nightmare weekend in 1994 in which the circuit saw 2 driver deaths. Its immediate Formula One future is to be decided this week, when the FIA will announce their final 1999 schedule, on December 11th.