What was the cause of Ratzenberger's fatal crash?
Front wing failure
Engine failure
Brake failure
Tire blowout
Answer
Front wing failure caused Ratzenberger's fatal crash. During qualifying for the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, a section of his Simtek's front wing detached at high speed, causing him to lose control and crash into a concrete wall. The impact was so severe that he died instantly from a basilar skull fracture. The failure of the front wing was attributed to a design flaw and inadequate testing.
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