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The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix was a Formula One car race held on May 1, 1994. It took place at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari track in Imola, Italy. This race was the third one in the 1994 Formula One season. What happened at this race changed the 1994 season a lot. It also led to big improvements in Formula 1 safety.

During the race weekend, two drivers sadly died in separate accidents. These were Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger and three-time world champion Ayrton Senna. Other incidents also caused injuries to driver Rubens Barrichello and some mechanics and fans.

Michael Schumacher won the race. After the race, Schumacher said he could not feel happy about his win. This was because of the sad events that had happened. Nicola Larini finished second, earning his first career points. Mika Häkkinen came in third place.

Why the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix Was Important

This race made Formula One focus much more on safety. It also led to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association starting up again after 12 years. Many race tracks were changed to be safer. Car designs were also updated.

How Formula 1 Safety Changed

Since the 1994 race, many new rules have been made. These rules help to slow down Formula One cars. Newer tracks, like the Bahrain International Circuit, now have large run-off areas. These are big spaces that help slow cars down before they hit a wall.

Remembering Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna was given a special funeral in his home country of Brazil. About 500,000 people stood in the streets to watch his coffin pass by.

Related pages

  • Death of Ayrton Senna

Images for kids

  • Rubens Barrichello (GP San Marino 1994) - 01

    Rubens Barrichello crashed heavily at Variante Bassa during the first qualifying session on Friday.

  • Ratzenberger

    Roland Ratzenberger was fatally injured in qualifying after crashing due to a front-wing failure.

  • Roland Ratzenberger accident

    The aftermath of Roland Ratzenberger's fatal crash.

  • Racing accident at 1994 Imola start (J.J. Lehto and Pedro Lamy)

    Pedro Lamy ramming his Lotus 107C in the back of JJ Lehto's Benetton B194.

  • Pedro Lamy at 1994 San Marino Gran Prix

    Pedro Lamy leaving his wrecked Lotus 107C after hitting JJ Lehto's stalled Benetton B194, causing an early safety car.

  • Podium of 1994 San Marino Grand Prix

    Nicola Larini, Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen (left to right) on the podium.

See also

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