Ayrton Senna died tragically on May 1, 1994. Passionate about racing from a young age, he began his career in karting. He then made his debut in Formula 1 in 1984 with the Toleman team. Talented and determined, he quickly attracted attention by directing impressive performance. The Formula 1 driver experienced a dazzling success when he joined McLaren in 1988. He won three of its world titles (1988, 1990 and 1991) and established a legendary rivalry with French driver Alain Prost. Beyond his success on the track, Ayrton Senna was also known for his passion and dedication to his native land: Brazil!
The tragic death of Ayrton Senna
The tragic and sudden death of the pilot in 1994 in Imola, Italy shocked many people. That day, at 6:37 p.m., Doctor Maria Theresa Fiandri announced what the world of motorsport feared most. The death of Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian pilot died instantly. This tragedy has forever shaken up Formula 1 at the end of a deadly weekend. During the 1994 season, “Ayrton Senna was the only big star qwho remained”, assured Jean-Louis Moncet, former Formula 1 commentator on TF1. And to continue: “Michael Schumacher was not yet in the F1 star system. Alain Prost had just left him.”
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