Ayrton Senna da Silva
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Job / Known for: Formula One driver
Left traces: Three world championships
Born
Date: 1960-03-21
Location: BR São Paulo
Died
Date: 1994-05-01 (aged 34)
Resting place: IT Cemitério do Morumbi, São Paulo
Death Cause: Traumatic brain injury
Family
Spouse: Lilian de Vasconcelos Souza (m. 1981–1982)
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Parent(s): Milton da Silva and Neide Senna da Silva
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Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1988, 1990, and 1991. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time and a national hero in Brazil. He started his motorsport career in karting and moved up to open-wheel racing in 1981. He made his Formula One debut with Toleman in 1984 and joined Lotus Renault the following year. He won his first Grand Prix in Portugal in 1985 and became known for his exceptional qualifying speed and wet weather performances. In 1988, he joined McLaren Honda and formed a fierce rivalry with his teammate Alain Prost. The two drivers dominated the sport for four years, winning 15 out of 16 races in 1988 and colliding twice in the Japanese Grands Prix of 1989 and 1990, each time deciding the championship outcome. Senna won his second and third titles in 1990 and 1991, respectively, and became the youngest ever three-time world champion at the age of 31. He also won a record six times at the Monaco Grand Prix, the most prestigious race in the calendar. In 1992, Senna faced a new challenge from the Williams Renault team, which had a superior car. He nonetheless managed to win five races and finish as runner-up in 1993, while also displaying his sportsmanship and generosity. He donated millions of dollars to help the poor and underprivileged children in his home country and intervened to save the life of fellow driver Erik Comas at the Belgian Grand Prix. In 1994, Senna moved to Williams Renault, hoping to challenge for his fourth title. However, the season started with two disappointing races and a tragic weekend at the San Marino Grand Prix. On May 1, 1994, while leading the race, Senna's car left the track at high speed and crashed into a concrete barrier. He suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead hours later. His death shocked the world and prompted extensive safety reforms in Formula One. He was mourned by millions of fans and received a state funeral in Brazil. His legacy lives on through his foundation, which supports educational and social projects for children and young people in Brazil. He is widely admired for his passion, dedication, and skill, as well as his humanitarian and spiritual values.
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