Birthday: 21 March 1960, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Birth Name: Ayrton Senna da Silva
Height: 175 cm
Ayrton Senna da Silva was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil to a wealthy family. When he was four years old his father Milton bought him a go-kart, and by age eight Ayrton was regularly competing in karting events. His career progressed quickly, and in 1982 he moved to England to pursue his racing. In 1984 he came to the attention of the whole world by rac...
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Ayrton Senna da Silva was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil to a wealthy family. When he was four years old his father Milton bought him a go-kart, and by age eight Ayrton was regularly competing in karting events. His career progressed quickly, and in 1982 he moved to England to pursue his racing. In 1984 he came to the attention of the whole world by racing in Formula One. Over the next ten years he won the World Championship three times and engaged in some controversial racing with France's Alain Prost and England's Nigel Mansell. Ayrton Senna was killed on 1 May 1994 in a race at the San Marino Grand Prix when his car, which had been beset with problems the entire season, inexplicably left the track and crashed into the concrete barrier. His was the last death in Formula One due to the major safety reforms that the tragic weekend at Imola had brought about. He was voted by over two hundred of his fellow Formula One drivers as the best driver of all time in a 2010 poll. Senna was also a humanitarian who discreetly donated millions to help those less fortunate in his native country. Show less «
If I have achieved what I have, and managed to do everything I did, it is largely due to having had ...Show more »
If I have achieved what I have, and managed to do everything I did, it is largely due to having had the chance to grow up well in a family environment, living decently with no economic problems, and being guided towards the right road at decisive points in my life. Show less «
There are no small accidents on this circuit" - talking about the race at Imola circuit [30 April 19...Show more »
There are no small accidents on this circuit" - talking about the race at Imola circuit [30 April 1994] Show less «
Emotion, pleasure and challenge. - when asked about what he felt at 300 km/h
Emotion, pleasure and challenge. - when asked about what he felt at 300 km/h
I'm very privileged. I've always had a very good life. But everything that I've gotten out of life w...Show more »
I'm very privileged. I've always had a very good life. But everything that I've gotten out of life was obtained through dedication and a tremendous desire to achieve my goals. I had a great desire for victory, meaning victory in life, not as a driver. To all of you who have experienced this or are searching now, let me say that whoever you may be in your life, whether you're at the highest or the most modest level, you must show great strength and determination, and do everything with love and with a deep belief in God. One day you'll achieve your aim and you'll be successful. Show less «
I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.
I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.
Racing, competing, is in my blood. It's part of me. It's part of my life.
Racing, competing, is in my blood. It's part of me. It's part of my life.
