The Worst Weekend in F1 History

The Worst Weekend in F1 History - Past Gas #41

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4 жыл бұрын

In our series finale on Ayrton Senna, James, Joe, and Nolan relive that fateful moment on May 1, 1994, when Ayrton Senna crashed while driving in the San Marino Grand Prix. Senna’s’ untimely death at Imola was foreshadowed by multiple devastating crashes, and the death of fellow F1 driver, Roland Ratzenberger, who died on the same track just days before Senna. It was, maybe, the worst weekend in Formula 1 history. To this day, Senna continues to be an icon, and his namesake remains as being synonyms with greatness.
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@bartocorleone 4 жыл бұрын

You know... I used to love F1 when I was a kid and I loved Senna... my grandparents used to travel a lot to Brazil and one of my most prized possessions is a National blue cap Ayrton used to wear... that weekend was awful and I stopped watching F1 altogether... I think it struck me so bad that I didn’t even learn how to drive... I love cars and car culture but I just can’t drive and I always attribute that to seeing my favorite race driver die that weekend... I feel what you feel James...

@SlithenTurtle 4 жыл бұрын

Bro why not learn to drive now its one of the most fun things to do

@Freak8xxx 4 жыл бұрын

I feel u bro but driving is beautiful thing ... or learning to riding a motorcycle

@Light2lens Жыл бұрын

K h.,,,,

@tallonmetroids271 4 жыл бұрын

Week 13 of quarantine Nolan: "Fuggit... I ain't afraid of no ghost."

@billeib427 3 жыл бұрын

mclaren brought the sega trophy out of storage

@crimsontide0077 4 жыл бұрын

do a series on “Do It for” Dale Earnhardt. the man was chasing a ghost his entire career and nobody can tell me he didnt go into turn 4 with a smile on his face seeing his son and friends son driving off into a beautiful Daytona sunset

@DatOneCat 4 жыл бұрын

There's actually a really good video about him done by KZfaqr EmpLemon called "there will Never Ever be another driver like Dale Earnhardt". Check it out if you haven't.

@semiedgv 4 жыл бұрын

@@DatOneCat absolutely legendary video

@trevorneal8518 4 жыл бұрын

Was just about to say this.

@nachospeakstoday 4 жыл бұрын

The whole senna's carreer in formula 1 whould be a great anime. Can't change my mind.

@thatrandomguy5726 3 жыл бұрын

Anime? Senna? They are two words I wouldn’t expect to see in the same scentence lol

@KayoMichiels 3 жыл бұрын

The closest thing we had in Anime, was a small his helmet in Taira Capeta's anime series...

@KayoMichiels 3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention his Senninha comic books and later a cartoon series.

@dynadenny 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... The whole if you don't take that space then there's no pooin in racing.... Totally not what he said but you'll find it.

@Post_Maquel 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that Senna is somehow a Japan's racing people champ as well and his natural connection with some of the people there makes him more legendary to me

@zachhoward9099 2 жыл бұрын

His input on the NSX I’ve always found to be super cool as well

@jalensworld7241 4 ай бұрын

He was so popular there, he even got his own soundtrack!

@DatOneCat 4 жыл бұрын

I went and looked up the "Lap Of the Gods" clip mentioned and man, Senna is driving in the rain as if he was racing in Virtua Racing.

@arkarcher8529 3 жыл бұрын

It's like he was on slicks and every one was on inters (in a dry track)

@derrickallen2054 2 жыл бұрын

Watching that lap gives me chills, obviously the good kind of chills. 💪

@420gmr4lyfe 4 жыл бұрын

I love donut and everything y'all do but these podcasts are my favorite so far

@slamrahovart9024 3 жыл бұрын

When ever I'm working on my car one of these are playing, so I totally agree with you

@E.AtreidesIV 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t ever stop making these videos boys. 🙏

@stuartpickle542 4 жыл бұрын

Petition to get James vs Nolan in mortal kombat. (Joe can cameo)

@mautrindade 4 жыл бұрын

When I went to the 2018 Australian Grand Prix, I noticed all the official and VERY exclusive team stores, side-by-side. Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull. But there was only ONE driver store. And that was Senna's. Not any other driver stores in that area. That's how popular he still is to this day, not only in my home country Brazil but everywhere else. To the fans, it's not only about the numbers but all of the other Legendary package he has. I watched him dying live on TV at 9 years old and it deeply affected me, he was my childhood hero. Same story around the world, especially in Japan who also mourned his death very dearly. it was surreal and I think it changed mine and many lives forever, more than what we'd like to admit. I love that Americans are getting to know Senna. Most Europeans and Australians know him but with you guys it gives me hope one day Hollywood will make an award winning movie about (maybe Rush alike). You should look up "The Test" on youtube, it's a video of Senna testing Indy's Penske.

@MrHenhen5 3 жыл бұрын

When they looked in senna's car after the crash they found a rolled up Austrian flag, Senna was planning to wave it after the race in honour of ratzenberger

@radostinmichev8604 4 жыл бұрын

Very heavy episode. The episodes about Senna are definitely my favourite until now. Keep up the good work, stay safe and big thanks for entertaining us.

@racechassis 4 жыл бұрын

Chin up James. You'll be fine. Stay healthy

@ashleymalzard2865 4 жыл бұрын

You guys do such a brilliant job on these podcasts. Like Nolan, I never really followed F1, but I am a motorsport enthusiast, and i feel sorrow for the loss of such a legend. I could hear the emotion in your voices and see the emotion on your faces when talking about the accident. Perfect team for these presentations. Bloody awesome. Stay fired up, be nice. I love you 🤜🤛🤘🏎🏎🤧🤧

@MidwestDankAlumni 4 жыл бұрын

Watched the lap of the gods, bc this podcast. Hot damn, that lap was killer

@MrJoromekiq1 2 жыл бұрын

He went on to win, lapping almost everyone

@ipar_carlarsen5765 3 жыл бұрын

You see, this right here? This is why I love and respect the dudes and gals at donut. I haven't even had the chance to read the thumbnail yet....I just see the title: "the worst weekend in F1 history" and instantly think to myself "nah, nothing could be worst than when we lost senna" and click the vid...You guys did me proud once again ❤️

@billylong4245 3 жыл бұрын

Just incase everyone didnt know. Mclaren is now displaying the Sega trophy their case. Lol. Strong work gentlemen

@upsidedown4155 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy donut every time thank you, any weekend that someone dies in f1 is the worst weekend in f1

@maybenodyarg 4 жыл бұрын

Such a terrible time. But it's led us as racing fans and racers alike to recognize and appreciate safety as part of the game. If it weren't for this weekend, many more would've died.

@grizzlybear702 4 жыл бұрын

Donut every day.. bit these podcasts are downright my fav.. Can we get a series on Dale Earnhardt Sr.

@Leo9ine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for keeping these coming. We need them right now more than ever.

@alex.antolini 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you guys will ever read this since the video has been released for months now, but thank you. I'm Brazilian, and I've been living in the US for one year and a half now. I was ten years old when he died, and it was like somebody from my family had died. You guys made me cry. Not only because I saw it happen and I remember it well, but by the way you guys visibly felt it too while recording this. I've been a big fan for years, now more than ever. Pure respect for you guys and the way you approached this. Again, thank you.

@marcobayer 4 жыл бұрын

Curiosity: That same year Brazilian National Team dedicated the 1994 USA World Cup championship to Senna right on the field.

@Leatum 4 жыл бұрын

These podcasts are one of the best on KZfaq, thank you guys for all your hard work.

@KJs_Garage 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an Uber driver and I always listen to these podcasts on Google podcasts, I wish there was a way that I can leave ratings and a thumbs-up or something on that platform, I always have to come back to the KZfaq video to give it a thumbs up

@shimeih2287 4 жыл бұрын

Same here buddy. I listen to these while editing photos on the go. Both google and Spotify don't have thumbs up or comments.

@matthewshelley1365 4 жыл бұрын

Guys I've been powering through your podcast from the beginning while working on my project, and this episode, I honestly had to take a break. You guys are excellent, with great chemistry and great insights. Thank you.

@SlashCampable 2 жыл бұрын

That Sega Sonic trophy is the coolest shit I've ever seen. Damn, some people just don't know rad even when it slaps them in the face.

@thevoxofreason8468 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched yet, but *absolutely* will later today. I was wondering who was taking bets on whether James cried or not...and what's the spread? ...love ya' man.

@tysteven6279 3 жыл бұрын

The Senna series has been the best so far! You guys are awesome man. I loved listening to this. Thanks!

@joaoberrones8355 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done guys. As a 39 year old guy that used to watch the F1 races live and also watching that dreadful race in Imola I can completely understand how hard it must have been to put this series together. As a big Senna fan (not just the driver but also the human being) I am glad you guys managed to cover his career and celebrate his many achievements. The F1 championship lost a great deal of interest with his passing with the cars becoming more and more advanced, but the world lost a great individual as a whole.

@doctajuice 4 жыл бұрын

I think the emotional response we get retelling this story is because as car people and motorsport fans, we relate to senna. He was so much like all of us, and that's why we miss him so much

@jingles9657 4 жыл бұрын

It's strange that Senna and Earnhardt both had raised concerns of the safety of their cars very shortly before they each passed.

@dynadenny 3 жыл бұрын

Look at lauda before his terrible crash. He tried to stop the race, crashed, almost died, came back and vied for the championship.

@zachhoward9099 2 жыл бұрын

Those guys were drivers of unparalleled caliber, they knew something was amiss

@giog279 4 жыл бұрын

Your series are really great podcasts. They are really great for nursing a hangover.

@mussiomaran 3 жыл бұрын

Good job mates, already my favorite podcast Greetings from Brasil

@lorenzooviedo8462 4 жыл бұрын

All time favorite F1 driver 💛

@alucard376 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any interest in the life of Keichi Tsuchiya and his experience?

@celsoociran3681 3 жыл бұрын

Y E S

@lodiniz 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys. I was 6yr when he died so the details of his early career as F1 driver and some of the curiosities you guys mentioned are new to me (even though I'm Brazilian, shame on me...), so well done, it left me in tears. Looking forward to see more like this! PS: the Sega trophy is the coolest thing ever!

@pommunist 2 жыл бұрын

Great series chaps, I was 6 months old when Jim Clark was killed at Hockenheim, Clark was the legend that I grew up reading articles about when I was a young fella. I tended to be a Prost fan in the Eighties because of his smooth "As slow as possible, as fast as necessary", attitude. In an era when the cars were terribly unreliable and very easy to break. It was a driving style very similar to Clark, Fangio and later Jenson Button. Ayrton Senna was divisive, but so exciting to watch, whether you loved him or not. Rather like The Michael was and Max Verstappen is today I have heard a legend that Ayrton had James Hunt's Austin A35 van on 2 wheels around Belgrave Square in London late at night around British Grand Prix time one year.

@adrianor.passarelli8127 2 жыл бұрын

Small comment for video game fans: Sega was also sponsoring Williams at that time and one of the liveries had a painting like if there was a hole on the cockpit where you could see Sonic little legs on the pedals, like if it was Sonic driving the car. Pretty awesome. i was 13 y.o. back than and grew up playing Mega Drive/Genesis.

@derekford4515 3 жыл бұрын

I Googled that trophy and the first article about it was that McLaren took it out of storage to display it. I guess you guys calling them out worked.

@709mash 4 жыл бұрын

Great series! We need more F1 on donut media!

@PAW4960 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always fellas. I don’t know about anyone else, but I’d love to see y’all do a series on Jim Clark.

@zachhoward9099 2 жыл бұрын

That would be tremendous

@BerttPal 4 жыл бұрын

Nolan " I ain't afraid of no ghost" Sykes

@neymrizvi4968 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I don't know if you guys know this but They put the SEGA trophy in the MTC almost 1/2 weeks ago.

@owenowen5681 4 жыл бұрын

You should do an episode on jim clark

@nitrous36 4 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up. If you guys ever do the stories of Jim Clark and Dale Earnhardt, which are equally as epic, they are also tear jerkers. A tragic ending to legends in their prime.

@MrJoeldavidshook 4 жыл бұрын

The Head & The Heart actually is an alt country band 😂

@crunchy5855 3 жыл бұрын

i feel as if prost and senna’s relationship was like brothers, always fighting for attention and favoritism from mclaren, hating each other, then after they matured they became friends again and respect each other

@andrewgould2439 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't checked out Dirt since 2 as I've been mostly sticking with Forza lately but now I'm super hyped to check out 5. Congrats guys!

@Audiojack_ 4 жыл бұрын

Senna definitely didn't die on impact, as he moved his head once after the crash and the head of the F1 medical team Sid Watkins recounts that Senna sighed after they lifted him from his car onto the ground. The authorities also maintain that he was still alive in the hospital, and that they actually restarted his heart once at the hospital.

@BloodyLunacy 3 жыл бұрын

This ep made me tear up.

@Cavemanner 2 жыл бұрын

"Calling on the spirit of the Dodge SRT8 Hellcat Charger!" A stampede of buff horses come out.

@MrTexugo98 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about you, but when I imagine James doing a Fatality, I imagine him shooting lightning bolts or the like or running over his opponent with his Golf mk4 screaming "moh powah baby!". As for the nolan, I imagine him simply adjusting his glasses and instantly the opponent explodes in a milk explosion. And Joe, well, spontaneous combustion sounds interesting.

@chocolateabi 4 жыл бұрын

"FIRE IT UP"

@zdfsbnsdfn Жыл бұрын

I'm wearing my fahrvergnugen shirt. Cheers james!

@omarmatin1052 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Love you boys. Please do a series on Michael Schumacher.

@jahidislam5702 4 жыл бұрын

The way this guy says "mansell" is getting on my nerves. But otherwise, loving the podcast!

@timharper3390 4 жыл бұрын

Bothered me the last 2 ep’s too. I’ve always heard it pronounced with accent on the first syllable. Mánsell. Agreed. And it’s a freakin superb podcast.

@Jimbo7 3 жыл бұрын

I think Senna is the only name they got right lmao

@dynadenny 3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Murray Walker is doing his judgement face

@maxroa4957 4 жыл бұрын

The fatalities are f****** hysterical

@joelDB88 3 ай бұрын

Did James ever discover that the head and the heart are an actual band and the music they play is pretty close to what he described?

@DonisGP 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was so sad rip senna

@mkoas321 4 жыл бұрын

Umm guys, hate to break it too you but “the head and the heart” are a band.

@zer0751 4 жыл бұрын

ok boomer

@aaroncook5681 4 жыл бұрын

@@zer0751 ok Junior.

@MrBrownLostHisM00 3 жыл бұрын

I came here for this comment

@nathanielheyward 3 жыл бұрын

Nolan deff had a ghost in the background opening/closing the door

@Tor2Guh- 4 жыл бұрын

Best ghost story ever

@sheldonadkins1081 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should do a Past Gas on Earnhardt. Tons of cool stories to be told there. Loved the series on Senna.

@BarryKennedy 4 жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart, a little

@felipenicolau7091 4 жыл бұрын

The morning before his death, Senna apparently found comfort in his Bible, reading a passage that promised him that God would give him the greatest of all gifts, which is God Himself. When i heard about this... 😢

@arkarcher8529 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently they found a rolled up flag in his car, I am not sure which flag tho (I think Austrian?) which he planed to wave when he won 😭😭

@markwallace5274 3 жыл бұрын

Ayrton Senna is the greatest driver of all time in my book as far as raw talent and speed that’s just my opinion. Wish we could’ve watched him retire and live his life 😔😢

@Chrisarequipa80 2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏!!!!

@Chrisarequipa80 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys you made me cry 😭 but this is means Americans are learning about the legend what he was and what he meant to us all.

@TicklishPizza 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow... that was a ride, really appreciate it

@theratinaCage 4 жыл бұрын

Wait. What’s with that door? Lol. Are you trying to do a mighty car mods ghost thing? 😂

@XBullitt16X 4 жыл бұрын

Multiple deaths in a single F1 weekend,yeah that's a major ooof

@cajememillan5800 3 жыл бұрын

It is now 12/30/2020. Ive been listening to you 3 for about 2 weeks. I will bebup to date soon.

@koryadams9196 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a episode on niki lauda and James Hunt this story is epic. The research you guys do is off the charts

@volksrodden9522 4 жыл бұрын

Epic closure, absolutely loved. Side note, was the McClaren Senna named after the driver?

@semiedgv 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was.

@Chrisarequipa80 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. There are like only 3 drivers with their names on cars

@jacksmith4460 3 жыл бұрын

I witnessed the "Lap of the Gods" as a kid on TV as it happened, at that point Senna became the F1 goat for me

@michaelwieber1857 11 ай бұрын

James' fatality is just him yelling LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING while electrocuting you to a lifeless state.

@miniblitz16 4 жыл бұрын

You think Mansell is a big guy, check out Jose Froilan Gonzalez, that guy was an absolute unit.

@huyra8019 4 жыл бұрын

thicc boi drives alpha romeo quickly

@gabrielmessam2374 4 жыл бұрын

@@huyra8019 thicc alpha male

@juanmanuelbarta4916 4 жыл бұрын

That is one cool helmet damn! I'll say it (or write it) everytime I see it =D

@drb6398 3 жыл бұрын

Joe's face when Nolan says "Millions of Brazilians" lmao

@vrccelj5097 4 жыл бұрын

How someone could dislike this video?

@billeib427 3 жыл бұрын

Mclaren has brought the sega trophy out of storage and now display it with the rest of the trophies.

@dr.phillyphresh2991 4 жыл бұрын

Well done guys

@danielbreault5419 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell when they go off script😂

@davysurbex 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great series but i gotta nitpick you forgot to mention how the driver he saved rushed to his aid when he crashed and forved his way passed marshals to repay the favour to no avail

@bnf2722 4 жыл бұрын

Nolan’s shirt looks like it says Indica in the beginning

@travismassingale7801 4 жыл бұрын

SEND SONIC TROPHY TO DONUT

@jacksmith4460 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to Senna, I remember that race like it was yesterday.

@moonshine3041 3 жыл бұрын

29:54 let's see who know where this is from... "Ho dear, it's append again"

@jacobjones7919 2 жыл бұрын

He saved another driver and here’s how life treats him

@89ludeawakening1 4 жыл бұрын

Is Joe related to T.J. Miller? Haha

@Racemax-dw4qh 4 жыл бұрын

Today s Williams=snail. 25 years ago = fast as god boi

@joshuajacobs2306 3 жыл бұрын

At 40:55 I was so sure that James was going to say pen!s

@owenowen5681 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a past gas episode on jim clarkia

@MrHenhen5 3 жыл бұрын

Update on the sonic trophy, mclaren have put it back on display. They put a twitter post on June 12,2020 so assuming this podcast came late to KZfaq, donut may have made it happen!

@synapsesuicide4372 4 жыл бұрын

Y'all need to one on Dale Earnhardt Sr. No lie I cried when at like 5 or 6 years old I found out he died, I remember watching the race and seeing the crash. But anyways Let's DO IT FOR DALE #3

@STORMSC0UT 4 жыл бұрын

YOU GUYS ARE GONNA BE ON DIRT?? definitely gonna buy

@littlejohn-pi7kk 4 жыл бұрын

More content please. It could be 2 snails racing and I would still watch it.

@onthemarkphotography_ 4 жыл бұрын

@9:15 ... LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING

@ScotSteam47 4 жыл бұрын

Mansell = man-cill not fucking man-cell. JESUS Nolan.

@Grooove_e 4 жыл бұрын

So, we gunna talk about why Donut didn't put out a VS episode yesterday or what?!

@KingHayabusa384 Жыл бұрын

Some time after the crash french driver Erik Comas came speeding out of the pits. It is still debated why this happened. Some say it was by mistake, some say he wanted to help the man that saved his life in 1992 after a brutal crash during the Belgian Grand Prix. Comas withdrew from the race. He wouldn't talk about what he had seen at Senna's crash site for ten years.