BERNIE ECCLESTONE revealed he was told Formula One would be CANCELLED in the aftermath of Ayrton Senna’s death.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Senna’s fatal crash in Imola.

Brazilian legend Ayrton Senna died while leading the San Marino Grand Prix
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Brazilian legend Ayrton Senna died while leading the San Marino Grand PrixCredit: AFP

Bernie Ecclestone was told that F1 would be cancelled after that
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Bernie Ecclestone was told that F1 would be cancelled after thatCredit: Reuters
Brazil’s triple world champion died almost instantly when his Williams ran off the road at 190mph and smashed into a concrete wall on lap seven of the San Marino Grand Prix.

And Ecclestone, who ruled the sport for four decades until 2017, said: “Max Mosley, the FIA president, said to me that he believed it would be the end of Formula One.

“We hoped it wouldn’t cause what Max had suggested but it was a disaster.

“It seems to me a lot longer than 30 years. Ayrton was so unlucky to die.”