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On May 1st, Labor Day is celebrated in many places…

But for motorsport and sport in general, it is remembered as one of the most tragic days in history.

30 years since the terrible weekend of the Gran Premio di San Marino.

In free practice on Friday, Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello suffered a very serious accident, his car took off and he crashed. He was hospitalized and survived.

During the qualifying on Saturday, Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger crashed into a wall at a speed of 314.9 km/h and lost his life.

On Sunday, the three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna was traveling at a speed of 305km/h at the Tamburello curve, his car suffered a mechanical failure and crashed into a concrete wall. He also lost his life.

More than 3 million people went in person to say goodbye and pay their respects, one of the largest processions ever seen.

It’s a day remembered with great sadness.

He became famous not only for being the fastest on track, he was also an example of determination, perseverance and kindness. He carried with him the values that represent the Brazilian people.

He is considered by many to be the greatest of all time…