The Biggest Mystery in Formula 1 History

May 1, 1994 — a day when the world of motorsport stood still: Ayrton Senna lost his life in a tragic crash. But what truly caused that accident? Who was really responsible for the death of the legendary driver? Most people believe it was just a tragic mishap... but is that really the whole story? On YouTube, the most well-known video about the incident is the National Geographic documentary “The Death of Ayrton Senna.” However, I decided to dig deeper and conduct my own investigation. As I followed the trail, I discovered that the most compelling way to tell this story is through the lens of the Italian justice system’s investigation — a part of the story that’s rarely discussed. At the center of this inquiry was prosecutor Maurizio Passarini, who led the official investigation into Senna’s death. He was the one who obtained the black boxes from Senna’s Williams car — crucial pieces of evidence that could have revealed the real causes of the crash. Why does the onboard footage cut off at the final moment? Was Ayrton’s car mechanically sound? What was Williams’ stance during the investigation?