Final Photos Taken Seconds Before Tragedy Struck (20/20)

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One of the most gifted Formula One racers of all time, Ayrton Senna was noted for his strong rivalries and daring moves on the track but in 1994, his life was cut short whilst leading the Monaco Grand Prix as his car slammed into a cement separating barrier that led to serious injuries of which he would later die of. This photo shows Senna in the cockpit of his car before the race had begun as he surveyed the starting grid.