A LOOK BACK // AYRTON SENNA @ INTERLAGOS

With the Brazilian Grand Prix just around the corner, we thought we'd take a look back at one of motorsports most important circuits, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, and the role it played in the career of Ayrton Senna, who some might argue is the greatest Formula One driver of all time.

First held in 1972, the Brazilian Grand Prix has always been one of the most important races on the Formula One calendar. It quite literally decided the 2008 championship, when Lewis Hamilton passed Timo Glock on the last corner of the last lap, giving him the one point he needed to collect his first championship. Senna's history at Interlagos is equally as storied. Collecting his first win at Interlagos in 1991, Senna would struggle at his home track the following year, retiring due to engine failure after only 17 laps. The following year Senna would redeemed himself, collecting his second win at Interlagos, beating Damon Hill to the finish line by more than 16 seconds. In 1994, what was to be Senna's last season, the Brazilian driver spun off after 55 laps, ending his race. A true champion, Senna's connection with his home track lives on with a set of corners dedicated to him.

Follow the link for a few photos of Ayrton Senna at Interlagos, as well as a handful of videos... [read more]