To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the tragic deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, our new podcast, And Colossally… That’s History!, delves into the history of motor racing. In a three-part series, hosts Matt Bishop and Richard Williams provide a detailed account of the events that unfolded in Imola during that fateful weekend.
In the second part of this mini-series, Bishop and Williams present a chronological narrative of the dark days in Imola. They share personal recollections of the series of horrific accidents that occurred over three days, shedding light on the sequence of events that led to the loss of two beloved Formula 1 drivers in consecutive tragedies.
Furthermore, Williams, renowned for his book The Death of Ayrton Senna, offers a poignant reflection on his experience attending Senna’s emotionally charged funeral in Sao Paulo.