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'Ayrton Senna was reluctant to race at San Marino Grand Prix'
Updated On: 01 May, 2014 08:42 AM IST | | Tanjj Lakhina
<p>The Formula One legend and three-time World Champion's former press officer Betise Head pays tribute to the Brazilian's will to win on the occasion of his 20th death anniversary</p>
Ayrton Senna and (inset) Betise Head
Ayrton Senna's Williams was cruising at 307km/h after regaining the lead on Lap 7 of the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, 1994. As Senna approached Tamburello corner, his car veered off the track and hit the concrete wall at 250km/h.
Ayrton Senna waves from a podium after winning the Belgian Grand Prix in 1989. Pic/Getty Images
Immediately, the alarm bells went off as the 34-year-old didn't move despite receiving first-aid on the spot and then being airlifted to Maggiore Hospital in Bologna. He was later pronounced dead at 6.40 pm local time.
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