Talk:Death of Ayrton Senna

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[edit] Traction vs Steering Collumn

I've been doing alot of research into the actual crash and from what I can deduce it was not caused by lack of traction or tyre pressure. The modifications one to the steering wheel failed in the corner as it was a high stress segment of the track for the steering collumn. He actually threw it out of cockpit while it was still attached to the coiled cord to prevent it from playing a part in the actual impact. There are photos of the car prior to the incident that show the failed steering collumn and modifications. Alot of information exists on the subject and I find it perlexing that a definate and accurate explaination of the crash cannot be found here on wikipedia. Go ahead slap me for original research or lack of qualification but it'll be to the detriment of accurate information. 124.190.198.64 (talk) 03:51, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Accident Analysis section

I've added an Unreferenced Section tag to the Accident analysis section - I appreciate it's always going to be a controversial topic, but some of the claims being made in that section really need substantiating. Particularly worrying is how the only source cited (the Damon Hill article) actually contradicts something which is claimed earlier in the section... I've been trying to find sources without much luck, but in the meantime I felt this needed flagging up - at the moment, it's not providing much clarity on the issue. Davery06 14:53, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I'm suspicious about the Damon Hill quote as well. My copyright senses started tingling when I read it and I'm almost certain that, rather than an interview, it actually comes from Damon's book on the 1994 season. Further evidence is the way it is clearly not written in spoken English. I read it some time ago, and I won't be able to check the reference for a week or two. The source is now a 404, so it needs replacing anyway. If anyone's got the book, please add the reference! Tbone762 18:07, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Original author

I penned most of the Senna wiki article years ago. There used to be much more information as to the circumstances of his death. But everytime I try to add them back people keep removing them. I gave up. If you want more info read past versions of the Ayrton Senna wiki article, they contain alot more information.

[edit] Citation needed

I don't know how to change it, but the font for Senna "jumping the wall" to visit Barrichello is reported by Corriere della Sera, aricle availabe online (May 3 1994) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.26.37.25 (talk) 09:57, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Image caption

In the first picture the name of the race track is wrong. That's not San Marino, it's Imola! I don't know how to change it. (canciand1 07:08, 1 May 2007 (UTC))

Changed it for you, thanks for your vigilance! -- Ghostreveries 10:32, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Technical results?

Senna's accident (along with others at the time) caused several technical changes, e.g. raising the cockpit sidewall height. I'd like to see some reference to the changes, possibly in the Legacy section.

Actually, the current contents of the Legacy section don't really belong here - they belong in the main article. 76.111.42.248 20:06, 30 May 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Memorials

I dont know if it should be put in the main Senna article or under Legacy in here, but maybe there should be a mention of the memorials at some of the tracks after Senna's death. A number of tracks named sections after Senna with memorial plaques in that location, such as the Senna Chicane at the Adelaide Street Circuit, location of his last win. Lynx Raven Raide 12:46, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] OK, WNF, but...

...Real good job! --Leoman3000 13:51, 28 October 2007 (UTC)