20. The Tragedy of Ayrton Senna – 1994 San Marino Grand Prix
The world of motorsport was forever changed when Ayrton Senna, one of Formula One’s greatest drivers, lost his life in a crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Senna’s tragic death stunned fans and the racing community, prompting sweeping safety reforms in Formula One. His legacy endures, not only for his brilliance on the track but for the improvements in driver protection his loss inspired (via BBC Sport – Ayrton Senna Death).
