Autocar story: 24 hours in the life of a legend
In 1991 three Autocar journalists shadowed Ayrton Senna for 24 hours, gaining an insight into the world champion's life. As we mark 20 years since the Brazilian's passing, here is that story from the...
What People Say About Him?
He participated on 161 F1 GPs, took 65 pole positions and 41 victories but then tragically died following a crash at Imola on May 1, 1994.
Pat Symonds (F1 engineer)
“There was one area at Dallas...
Memories: 1984 South Africa Grand Prix
The South African circuit of Kyalami played host to the second round of the 1984 Formula 1 season. It was a race that promised drama. Qualifying had Nelson Piquet on pole, determined to put...
F1 History: Six pole-positions in a single season
Ayrton Senna had a very special season in 1988. Besides winning his first F1 world title, he broke several records.
On June 18 of that year, the Brazilian driver secured his sixth pole-position in the...
Hall of Fame Collection: Texas
Austin, Texas, – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is delighted to announce the arrival of the Senna Hall of Fame (HOF) Collection - a unique compilation of race worn items used by Ayrton Senna...
Senna’s crazy weekend
Ayrton Senna – rally driver. Now there’s a cover line any magazine editor would covet. It happened too, on a blustery, grey Welsh hillside in 1986. Ayrton Senna and five rally cars in a...
Senna’s Finest Moments
Born on 21 March 1960, Ayrton Senna is arguably the finest formula One driver to have lived, having died in 1994 in a tragic accident at the San Marino Grand Prix, it’s time to...
Story of a Ratzenberger Porsche
Look at this Porsche. Not very special, right? Just a random 964 Carrera 4. And it would be, if it wasn’t for its previous owner. Roland Ratzenberger became famous for being the “other” driver...
Ayrton Senna 1960 – 1994
Ayrton Senna was born in São Paulo. As the son of a wealthy Brazilian landowner, he quickly developed an interest in motor racing. Encouraged by his father, a racing enthusiast, Senna got behind the...
Interview with CEO of Senna brand-Bianca Senna
From the moment I met Bianca, I was starstruck, and we naturally started speaking in our native language, Portuguese. She is extremely polite and...
