AYRTON SENNA

Ayrton Senna da Silva was born in Sao Paulo on March 21st 1960, and died in Imola, Italy, on May 1st 1994.

His first kart was a present of his father, who also sponsored Ayrton's first participation in competitions, in 1973. In 1984, Senna entered the Formula One, in the Toleman team. That same year, in a great performance, Senna was close to win his first F-1 race in Monaco, with dangerous conditions because of the rai

In 1985, Senna moved to Lotus, where he stayed for three years. In 1988, he moved to McLaren, to win the World championship for the first time. He won again in 1990 and 1991. In 1994, he changed and going to Williams.

During the Italy Grand Prix, a fail in the steering bar caused his car to crash against the wall at more than 300km/h, and Senna died almost instantly.

In ten years of Formula One, Senna drove in 161 races, of which he won 41; his mark of 62 pole positions was not superated to date.

When alive, Senna (anonymously) helped several charity entities. After his death, the Institute Ayrton Senna was founded. Organized and administered by Ayrton's sister, Vivianne Senna, the institute has been gaining recognition as a major Non-government social organization in Brazil.