IN MEMORY OF AYRTON SENNA // 15 YRS WITHOUT A CHAMPION

Fifteen years ago today, the motorsport world lost one of its most important figures. Ayrton Senna, three time Formula One world champion, died while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy. Senna's death marked a very dark time for Formula One, as Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger had died as the result of an accident during qualifying only a day earlier.

The last driver to be killed during a race, Senna's death did however prompt the FIA to implement many of the current safety precautions, ending an era of rather dangerous racing.

Ayrton Senna embodied the spirit of motorsport both on and off the track, living a life many of us can only dream of. Follow the link for some great photos spanning Senna's career in Formula One, as well as a video of his first F1 victory at his home circuit in Brazil... [read more]

Ayrton Senna at the 1986 British Grand Prix (Brands Hatch), driving the John Player Special - Lotus Renault 98T

At the 1993 British GP (Silverstone), driving the McLaren-Ford MP4/8

Senna at the 1987 British Grand Prix (Silverstone), driving the Lotus-Honda 99T

Ayrton Senna's MP4/7A leads Michael Schumacher's Benneton-Ford B192 at the 1992 British GP (Silverstone)


The 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, Senna's first win at his home track...

Photo: Anthony Fosh
Editorial: Justin Coffey