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F1 is a dangerous sport that sees drivers from across the world compete at breakneck speed and getting the maximum performance out of the cars.
However, through the years, it has become incredibly safe, given the investment and technological advances in the field of motorsports.
The introduction of the Halo in the 2018 season has saved multiple lives since.
But there have been some tragic deaths in the sport's history that have truly left a mark on the fans and motorsport alike.
Below is the list of the five most tragic deaths in F1:
#1 Ayrton Senna - 1994 F1 Imola GP
Ayrton Senna, considered among the greatest F1 drivers of all time, won three world championships during his time with McLaren. The Brazilian was revered all around the world for his breathtaking skills behind the wheel and speed on the racetrack.
Driving for Williams in his first year with them, Ayrton Senna lost his life in Imola in 1994 after he lost control of the car and hit a concrete wall. He succumbed to his head injuries a day later.
#2 Roland Ratzenberger - Imola 1994
The San Marino GP in Imola in 1994 will go down as the darkest weekend in the sport's history as it lost two drivers in two days. Roland Ratzenberger had a front-wing failure during the qualifying session, which saw him crash into the Villeneuve corner at a speed of over 300 km/h.
#3 Gilles Villeneuve - F1 1982 Belgian GP
Gilles Villeneuve was touted as the golden boy in Ferrari and was contesting for the title in the 1982 season. However, he lost his life in a fatal crash during the qualifying session of the Belgian GP, when he crashed straight into Jochen Mass, causing his Ferrari to become airborne. He died due to a neck fracture.
#4 Ronnie Peterson - F1 1978 Italian GP
Arguably the most tragic accident in the sport's history as it could have been avoided. Ronnie Peterson crashed into a number of cars in Monza and came out of the car with severe leg injuries.
But the ambulance was late in arriving to the scene, which meant he was rushed to the hospital, where the surgery did not go as planned. The South African lost his life the next day.
#5 Jules Bianchi - Japan 2014
Jules Bianchi crashed into the crane at the Suzuka track under torrential conditions, losing the balance of his Marussia car. The up-and-coming French driver was rushed to the hospital and had surgery on his skull. However, he succumbed to his injuries in July 2015 ahead of the Hungarian GP, nine months after the incident.
