News Details
When Senna's gain was matched by his pain
It took Ayrton Senna until 1991 to win his home Grand Prix. But what looked like an easy and casual Sunday drive from the outside on this day 30 years ago was in reality a heroic effort by the great Brazilian. And one which many still view as the greatest moment of his career. When the gearbox of Senna's McLaren gave up the ghost with six laps remaining, the Brazilian's commanding lead over Williams' Riccardo Patrese just melted away. However, Senna gave it his all and succeeded in crossing the line as the day's victor, letting out a burst of screaming relief. The celebratory sambas had broken out but Senna was so exhausted and drained that he required help to lift himself from his car. On...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
‘I'm expecting pain': Norris warns things could...
Lando Norris is doing his best to remain optimistic about McLaren’s...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Photo Tribute: Ayrton Senna, 62 today
Ayrton Senna is 62 today. The Brazilian Formula 1 legend departed far too...
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Senna: Forever ingrained in motorsport's collective...
©TheCahierArchive Ayrton Senna da Silva was born on this day in 1960. As...
3y ago from F1i.com
Norris "expecting pain" for McLaren after...
Lando Norris has conceded he is expecting further "pain" for...
3y ago from GPFans.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Enea Bastianini: 'You get scared at Balaton; changes...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda confirms Luca Marini to remain a factory rider...
Honda Racing Corporation has confirmed Luca Marini will remain as its...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Luca Marini signs contract extension with Honda ahead...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP riders reveal first laps of new Balaton Park...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott McLaughlin praises Kyffin Simpson after titanic...
Two Team Penske drivers finished on the podium in IndyCar’s season...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Louis Foster narrowly secures IndyCar Rookie of the...
After a season-long battle with two other rookies in the NTT IndyCar...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers of the 2025 IndyCar Nashville...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Penske’s Josef Newgarden wins wild 2025 IndyCar...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastian Ogier wants WRC title by “winning...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier races to thrilling comeback...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC championship twist as Hyundai retires Adrien...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais win inaugural...
After dropping over half a minute on the opening day to winning Rally del...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal complete Hincapie loan deal
Arsenal have completed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie...
3h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal's hectic Deadline Day completes...
Arsenal's busy transfer window ended with an eighth signing in defender...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Report: Arsenal pull off double deal on deadline day...
Arsenal outcasts Albert Sambi Lokonga and Fabio Vieira are now joining...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
What I learned from interviewing this former Arsenal...
It doesn’t really surprise me to see Emi Martinez looking for a move to...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Former Fernando Alonso F1 team-mate arrested
One of Fernando Alonso's former team-mates has... Read More »
9h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton offered lifeline after late FIA penalty...
As soon as Lewis Hamilton’s penalty was... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
McLaren reveal Lando Norris retirement cause as former F1...
Check out the biggest stories from Monday,... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
