This was Michael Schumacher's first drivers chmapionship og the 3rd consecutive constructors championship for Williams. Sadly both Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed in accidents leading the FIA to make changes to improve safety. This seaon also saw the banning of electronic driver aids including active suspension, anti-lock brakes, traction control and launch control. Refuelling during the race was allowed agin having been stopped in 1983. This was the final season in F1 for Lotus.