Ayrton Senna
Brazilian racing driver (1960–1994)
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Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1984 to 1994. Senna won three Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles with McLaren, and—at the time of his death—held the record for most pole positions (65), among others; he won 41 Grands Prix across 11 seasons.
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MotoGP back in Brazil in 2026 after 22-year absence MotoGP will return to Brazil for the first time in more than two decades in 2026 after a five-year deal was agreed with Goiania's Ayrton Senna circuit.BBC Sport - Published | |
Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive? Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?BBC Sport - Published | |
Very special to equal Senna pole record - VerstappenMax Verstappen says it was “very special” to equal Ayrton Senna’s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sid, Senna and an F1 revolutionIt is 30 years since the death of Ayrton Senna. Sid Watkins, the man who tried to save him, was a close friend who led two safety revolutions within Formula 1.BBC Sport - Published | |
Senna's death was predicted to end Formula One, ex-boss revealsBernie Ecclestone has revealed he was told Ayrton Senna's death in a Formula One race 30 years ago "would be the end of" the sport.Sky News - Published | |
Verstappen wins to equal Senna victories total Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leclerc helmet breaks record at flood relief auction Charles Leclerc's helmet becomes the highest-priced helmet ever auctioned, breaking the record set for one worn by three-time world champion Ayrton Senna.BBC Sport - Published |
