Ayrton Senna - Top Gear - Tribute 2011




If you’re a racing fan and have never heard of Ayrton Senna then you should be ashamed of yourself. You see Senna is widely known as the greatest Formula 1 driver that ever lived. The Brazilian driver was a three-time F1 world champion and possessed talent behind the wheel of a car that was simply astounding. Looked upon by his rivals as one of their fiercest competitors, Ayrton Senna would do whatever it took to win a race. In the rain he was ruthless and in the dry he would commit his car to situations that few would only dare. Senna was killed in a crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, but his legacy in racing lives on. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear UK may be one of the most opinionated and sarcastic moto-journalists out there, but he’s also one of the best which is why the following video is so damn good. Clarkson not only gives us a recap of Senna’s amazing career, but tells his story like it should be told; with admiration. Click through for the video.
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Ayrton Senna - Car accident + Telemetry 1997




Missing evidence and endless years of investigation delay in itself strongly suggest a cover-up.

Mysteriously, after 90 seconds, the video cuts out the very second before wall contact - it would have disproven the pre-concieved suspension penetration myth.

Also, Williams staff were horrified to find the telemetry "blackbox" had several data channels physically cut, but were afraid (why?) to ever speak about it!
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Ayrton Senna - Cant Take It With You 2003




After three-times world motor racing champion Ayrton Senna was killed during the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994, Brazil marked the event with three days of national mourning. Friends, family and rivals provide an insight into the legend's dual personality, passions and professionalism. Narrated by Colin Murray
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Ayrton Senna - BBC 1995




A special BBC documentary, that originally aired on January 1st 1995. and narrated by Steve Rider, this is an even more comprehensive documentary than the previous program, that attempts to weigh up the scale of his talent, and the size of his loss to the sport.

Insight is provided via detailed first-hand recollections from Gerhard Berger, Ron Dennis, Sir Frank Williams, Martin Brundle, John Watson, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost.
Additional comments also from Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart, Murray Walker, Eddie Jordan, Jo Ramirez and others.
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Ayrton Senna - As Youve Never Seen Before 1993




Ayrton Senna da Silva (21 March 1960 -- 1 May 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver. Senna was a three-time Formula One world champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. He died in a crash at Tamburello corner while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix and is the most recent driver to die at the wheel of a Formula One car.
Senna began his motorsport career in karting, moving up to open-wheel racing in 1981, and winning the British Formula 3 championship in 1983. He made his Formula One debut with Toleman-Hart in 1984 before moving to Lotus-Renault the following year and winning six Grands Prix over the next three seasons. In 1988, he joined Frenchman Alain Prost at McLaren-Honda. Between them, they won all but one of the 16 Grands Prix that year and Senna his first World Championship. Prost claimed the championship in 1989, and Senna his second and third championships in 1990 and 1991. In 1992, the Williams-Renault combination began to dominate Formula One. Senna nonetheless managed to finish the 1993 season as runner-up, winning five races and negotiating a move to Williams in 1994.
Senna was recognised for his qualifying speed over one lap and from 1989 until 2006 held the record for most pole positions. He was especially quick in wet conditions, as shown by his performances in the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix, the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix, and the 1993 European Grand Prix. He also holds the record for most victories at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix -- six -- and is the third most successful driver of all time in terms of race wins. Senna courted controversy throughout his career, particularly during his turbulent rivalry with Alain Prost. Both the 1989 Championship won by Prost and the 1990 Championship won by Senna were decided by collisions between them at those years' Japanese Grands Prix.
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A Star Named Ayrton Senna 1998




The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn.
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