He motoring It is one of the most popular sports in the world. In Argentina we have an extensive tradition, and extends throughout Latin America, which proudly admires all the pilots of the region who represented Latin culture in the Formula 1the queen category.
That’s why, Ayrton Senna It is a historical icon and the idol of millions of fans. For a unique running style and a special connection with fans, he lamented with great pain his death on May 1, 1994 while running during the San Marino Grand Prix. To remember, we review 10 surprising moments of the Brazilian.
10 surprise data from Ayrton Senna
Ayrton started piloting from a very young age
With just 4 yearshis dad gave him a kart that would change his life forever. A small kart with a power of a power horse that allowed him to reach 60 kilometers per hour. Although it sounded like an unusual gift for a child of that age, Ayrton showed an incredible talent: I knew perfectly when to accelerate and stop.
Became a karting teacher
At age 13 he made his debut in an official tournament in the Kartódrome de Interlagostaking the victory from end to end. Despite being invincible in national competitions, he never managed to win a world category championship, keeping two runner -ups in 1979 and 1980.
The change of surname that marked his career
In the beginning, Ayrton used his father’s last name, da Silvabut he decided to adopt his mother’s, Senna, with whom he would know him worldwide.
Idol even in “enemy” territory
Although he shared an epic rivalry with Alain ProstAyrton was worshiped in France. His talent and charisma transcended any dispute on the track.
The sense tribute that F1 gave to Ayrton Senna.
The sense tribute that F1 gave to Ayrton Senna.
A demon on the slopes, a quiet man out of them
Senna was aggressive and competitive at the wheel, but when she got out of the car she was reserved and even shy. It was also deeply religious; Before each Grand Prix he read Bible passages in his Motorhome.
His retirement frustrated by a monumental tantrum
The controversial disqualification in the 1989 Japan GP made him seriously think about retiring. Furious and disappointed, he turned away from the races for weeks. Was Ron Dennisthe president of McLaren, who managed to convince him to return.
His best rival was not in Formula 1
When asked who had been his most difficult rival, Ayrton mentioned Terry Fullertona partner of the karting times, discarding figures like Prost or Mansell.
A record legacy
Ayrton left Incredible numbers In Formula 1: three world titles, 41 victories, 65 poles, 80 podiums, 19 fast laps and led almost 3,000 laps in the 161 large awards he played.
The tribute he could never give
After their fatal accident in San Marino in 1994, they found in their car a Austrian flag. I wanted to pay tribute to Roland Ratzenbergerdeceased a day before during the classifications.
The cabal that broke the fate
Before each race, Senna It took two laps Previous when leaving Pit Lane. However, in his last competition, in the San Marino Grand He completed three lapsjust before the accident that ended his life.
Source: Ambito
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
