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EDITOR'S CHOICE

“There is a rhythm… something like a perfect melody. Not always… but in any case I am always looking for that melody. And when I have found it I drive in a different dimension. I sense and I feel much more than I calculate. These rare moments are marvellous.”

Racing: Drivers fitness program

Ayrton Senna in Training
A race driver's fitness routine was once rather simple: running, cigarettes and alcohol (the running being optional). Call it the James Hunt exercise program,...

Professor Sid Watkins looks back on one of motor racing’s blackest...

Imola is different these days. Where once the cars were absolutely flat out for close to a mile, from the pit straight all the...

Ayrton Senna on the current state of F1

McLaren 1993
Formula 1 has greatly improved, especially in the excitement factor, or are making great strides. However, some feel that it is not enough and...

Gordon Murray Interview-1990

Ayrton Senna in Monaco 1990
Specification Engine: "Large" — Naturally aspirated Cylinders: "Lots" Power output: "Plenty" Suspension, brakes and steering: "Formula 1 standard" Availability: From 1994 Price: "More than anything in view today" Manufacturer: McLaren Cars...

Ayrton Senna: Eau Rouge Story

Ayrton Senna at Spa 1986
Read an extract from the exclusive Alan Henry Tapes, in which Ayrton Senna talks to Alan Henry and Denis Jenkinson about overtaking on one...

Simtek Ford S941

Simtek Ford S941
Simtek Grand Prix started out in life as a British engineering consultancy firm. In 1989 Simtek Research was founded by future FIA-president Max Mosley...

Powerful Memories of Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna helmet
1994 San Marino Grand Prix, it’s a reminder that Senna’s former press officer Betise Assumpcao Head doesn’t need to see, for the impact, which...

Sound of Honda: Senna’s Fastest F1 Lap

With over 100 sensors and 6.5 billion data points delivered in real-time, today the F1 is as much as about predicting the future as...

German Grand Prix 1988

Alain Prost was leading the championship, six points ahead of his teammate (54 to 48). Therefore, Senna needed a victory to start the next...