On what would have been his 55th birthday, the Formula 1 community has today been celebrating the life of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna.
Arguably one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, the Brazilian’s mastery behind the wheel saw him become one of the most loved figures within F1 before his untimely death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
As part of today’s celebrations, the official Twitter account set up to remember Senna, @AyrtonSenna, chose to count down his top ten moments in F1 – quite the challenge to only pick ten.
Here’s a full run-down of the top ten moments. Take some time to enjoy the brilliance of Senna and wish him a very happy 55th birthday.
10) SURPRISE IN HIS 1st MONACO GP: With Toleman, he started at 13th and finished 2nd under heavy rain. https://t.co/CHCELvQqb9
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
9) 1ª VITÓRIA NA F1: Em sua 2ª corrida com a Lotus, Ayrton venceu o GP de Portugal mostrando seu domínio na chuva. https://t.co/BQC561zULQ
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
8) SENNA VS. PIQUET: Hungary 86, still a rookie in F1, he and Piquet made a memorable duel during qualifying. https://t.co/OPq95T41Ri
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
7) 1st WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: after a great battle between Senna and Prost Ayrton secures his first title in Japan 88 https://t.co/biu6q5CGkT
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
6) THE CONTROVERSIAL 2nd CHAMPIONSHIP: Relive on of the most controversial crash in F1 https://t.co/AmRKE6rdp0
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
5) THE MAN THAT SAVED THE DAY: In 92, Ayrton saved the driver Érik Comas from a serious accident https://t.co/8GILohdIy4
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
4) FRIEND IN 1st PLACE: Having already secured the 3rd championship in 91, he left his friend Berger win. https://t.co/ElbO1J59Fh
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
3)1st VICTORY IN BRAZIL: In 91 Senna finally conquered his 1st win in a race where he had huge issues with his gear. https://t.co/HwJ0UWLvUc
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
2) SENNA x MANSELL IN MONACO: Amazing battle between the brazilian driver and the british during the race in 92. https://t.co/60ssSTBPij
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015
1) BEST LAP OF ALL TIMES: Donington Park 93 Senna made the impossible overtaking 5 cars in less than one lap. https://t.co/4rufLqx74O
— Ayrton Senna (@ayrtonsenna) March 21, 2015