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The Death of Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna was one of the best Formula One drivers ever. He died in a crash in Italy in 1994. Hear from his friend and doctor, Professor Sid Watkins.

The Brazilian icon was just 34 years old at the time.

Hear from his friend and doctor, Professor Sid Watkins.

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