Sebastian Vettel was visibly emotional after driving Ayrton Senna’s last race-winning McLaren at Imola. The tribute marked the 30th anniversary of one of Formul
The air at Imola was heavy with remembrance as Sebastian Vettel took to the historic track in Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP48 F1 from 1993, the very machine that carried Senna to his final race victory. This poignant moment was part of a larger tribute to honor Senna and Roland Ratzenberger on the 30th anniversary of their deaths during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, a weekend deeply etched in the annals of motorsport history for its profound tragedy.
"One of the strongest emotions I’ve felt behind the wheel despite being alone on track and not even racing. Incredible," Vettel shared after his lap, quoted by "When I got the flags out it was so powerful. We had a very strong and emotional moment on Thursday when we ran the track and another one today," Vettel recounted. "It’s overwhelming and I’m happy that I had the courage to address my idea and come forward and invite the Senna family on the idea. We only got positive feedback and it seemed like the right thing to do."
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