With regular racing action suspended we decided to take a look at some of the most memorable events in Formula 1 history. The 24th of March will always be remembered as the day when Ayrton Senna achieved one of his career’s ultimate goals. SENNA WINS IN BRAZIL The Brazilian Senna had won World Championships (88′ and 90′) and numerous races all over the globe. However, he always came up short at home. His podium finishes in 86′ and 90′ the closest he came to a win on Brazilian soil. Senna agonizingly failed to convert pole positions to wins on 4 different occasions. One of them was the aforementioned race in 1986 and further such instances were in 88′, 89′ and 90′. He took his 5th pole in Brazil on the 23rd of March. One day later he drove a race for the ages to hold on to the lead and achieve a career goal. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WRI2_00001211-048-e1478373304391.jpg] A HERCULEAN EFFORT BY AYRTON SENNA Senna had gearbox issues and lost his fourth gear on lap 60. The Brazilian looked set to be caught by Nigel Mansell. However, luck seemed to be on the Brazilian side as Mansell spun and retired on the following lap. Senna still had to finish the last 9 laps. In this time he lost gears 3 and 5 too. He was being rapidly caught by Mansell’s Williams teammate Riccardo Patrese. The McLaren [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/] driver eventually crossed the line for his 22nd Grand Prix victory by a 2.9-second margin. The win caused him to scream in celebration. Based on his post-race celebration fans all over the world came to know that it was his dearest. Senna’s herculean effort drained him. His efforts to keep the car in control resulted in him having fever and muscle cramps. The McLaren driver had to be assisted out of the car and onto the podium to soak in the adulation of the adoring home fans. He had to be supported as he lifted his trophy. Senna went on to win the next 2 races in San Marino and Monaco which saw him take a 29 point lead in the Drivers standings after just 4 races. This was a lead Senna never relinquished as he won his 3rd and final driver’s title [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Formula_One_World_Championship] before his untimely death in 1994. 

On this day late great Ayrton Senna achieved a life long ambition and drove the
race of his life to clinch his first Brazilian Grand Prix victory.

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Ayrton Senna’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements

Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna is considered a legend in Formula One. He was beloved in his native Brazil and even in Japan, due to his McLaren <a href="https://en.hondaracingf1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Honda</a> connection.

Senna is a 3-time world champion, winning all three for McLaren. He had had a bitter rivalry with Frenchman <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alain Prost</a>. Senna made his F1 debut in 1984 with Toleman. His talent was clear when he bagged a podium at the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix for Toleman, an unheralded team.

A year later, he joined Lotus and raced with them for three years. In 1988, he joined McLaren to partner <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alain Prost</a>. In his first season itself, he clinched the championship, his first. He took two more in 1990 and 1991.

He stayed with McLaren until the 1993 season, moving to Williams in 1994. Sadly, he never saw out the season as he was killed in a crash in San Marino.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-142249" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/senna.jpg" alt="Ayrton Senna" width="1600" height="900" />

On-track Achievements

In his nearly decade-long career, Senna has had numerous achievements. His maiden podium was a 2nd place in Monaco 1984. He followed it up with two 3rd places in Great Britain and Portugal. A maiden win came in Portugal 1985 followed by another win in Belgium. In 1986, he took two more wins for Lotus at the Spanish GP and the Detroit GP. His final two wins for the British outfit were at Monaco and Detroit.

In 1988, he announced his arrival at McLaren with a bang. Eight wins and three podiums were enough to ensure his maiden title. In 1989, he lost to Prost after a collision with the Frenchman. He tried to rejoin but was disqualified.

A year later, it was deja vu, although this collision occurred at the first corner on the opening lap. In 1991, he took the title again, this time, finishing the race. His final victory was at the 1993 Australian GP.

[caption id="attachment_140763" align="alignnone" width="1100"]<img class="size-full wp-image-140763" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2fa67f482133f1c934235b73c2a03954_XL.jpg" alt="Senna" width="1100" height="731" /> Ayrton Senna[/caption]

Ayrton Senna Endorsements

The legendary Brazilian arrived in F1 with two major backers. They were banking company Banerj and jeans company Pool.

Foundation and Charity

Despite his on-track persona and bitter rivalries, Senna was a saint to many Brazilians. He did a lot to aid children growing up in the slums of Brazil. His sister even founded the Ayrton Senna Foundation on his wishes.
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ayrton senna

Ayrton Senna’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna is considered a legend in Formula One. He was beloved in his native Brazil and even in Japan, due to his McLaren Honda connection. Senna is a 3-time world champion, winning all three for McLaren. He had had a bitter rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost. Senna made his F1 debut in 1984 with Toleman. His talent was clear when he bagged a podium at the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix for Toleman, an unheralded team. A year later, he joined Lotus and raced with them for three years. In 1988, he joined McLaren to partner Alain Prost. In his first season itself, he clinched the championship, his first. He took two more in 1990 and 1991. He stayed with McLaren until the 1993 season, moving to Williams in 1994. Sadly, he never saw out the season as he was killed in a crash in San Marino. On-track Achievements In his nearly decade-long career, Senna has had numerous achievements. His maiden podium was a 2nd place in Monaco 1984. He followed it up with two 3rd places in Great Britain and Portugal. A maiden win came in Portugal 1985 followed by another win in Belgium. In 1986, he took two more wins for Lotus at the Spanish GP and the Detroit GP. His final two wins for the British outfit were at Monaco and Detroit. In 1988, he announced his arrival at McLaren with a bang. Eight wins and three podiums were enough to ensure his maiden title. In 1989, he lost to Prost after a collision with the Frenchman. He tried to rejoin but was disqualified. A year later, it was deja vu, although this collision occurred at the first corner on the opening lap. In 1991, he took the title again, this time, finishing the race. His final victory was at the 1993 Australian GP. Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna Endorsements The legendary Brazilian arrived in F1 with two major backers. They were banking company Banerj and jeans company Pool. Foundation and Charity Despite his on-track persona and bitter rivalries, Senna was a saint to many Brazilians. He did a lot to aid children growing up in the slums of Brazil. His sister even founded the Ayrton Senna Foundation on his wishes.  Age 34  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse Lilian de Vasconcelos Souza (div. 1982)  Residence Portugal  Nationality Brazl  Endorsements Banerj, Pool

On This Day: Ayrton Senna Secures His Most Iconic and Emotional F1 Race Victory

Senna wins in Brazil

A herculean effort by Ayrton Senna