San Marino 2000, IMOLA

Schumi wins at Imola

It was extremely bittersweet for me to come here, since it was the first time I had been to Imola since my only sporting hero passed away. I saved Tamburello for last to give some perspective to the sport of racing. I am not sure if the 'Leonardo' in the graffiti of the last photo is Ayrton's brother, but the sentiment of all Brasilianos is the same. That little area is a very sad place; even on race weekend people are respectfully quiet passing the homage to the greatest F1 driver.

Nevertheless, the F1 Paddock doesn't at all resemble any other in racing. Below are some of the better photos I have from Imola. If you do wish to copy any, please ask first.

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Rubens at the hotel

Gerhard Berger
THE BOSS

coolest bike in the paddock.
David Coulthard has the..

Birthday boy Jacques Villeneuve
Jacques faces the press

Jarno Trulli, a big surprise
Rosberg after signing one of his helmets

the boss
McLaren HQ

Alain Prost, a HUGE moment for me
EJ

Heinz-Harald Frentzen
50cc

Keijo 'Keke' Rosberg
Minardi man Marc Gene

Gorgeous car
Murray Walker

Red all over
Mika & Erja