We did not think that karting
could become a career.
Milton da Silva Ayrton's father
But it is becoming significant proportions
and we are a bit worried
probably because it may lead to Formula One.
May God protect him from harm.
Neyda Senna Mother of Ayrton
The dangers are my biggest fears.
I would like to thank God because he is a good son
and this year he worked well and honestly.
For me, his safety is more important than any title.
The time has come.
Ayrton is ready to drive a Formula One car for the first time.
I believe it was God who gave me this opportunity,
I've been waiting a long time.
And now it is also helping to remain calm, tranquil, relaxed.
1984
Ayrton, this is a beautiful city,
with wonderful streets to walk, but unsuitable to host a race, no?
REGINALDO LEME
Indeed. I arrived at the last minute
and I was surprised. I've never been to Monaco.
I did some test driving
and fortunately, I managed to adapt to the path.
There is no margin for error, any error would result in an accident.
But for now, I am satisfied.
I traveled a lot, covering Formula One races.
Ayrton began to be noticed aboard the Toleman team.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
The Toleman was not a winning team.
The car was bad
and never won a race.
That's why what Ayrton did in Monaco was true genius.
June 3, 1984 Senna's 8th Race in Formula One
Item Galvao Bueno Commentator Globe
Voice of James Hunt World Champion 1976
FASTEST LAP A. SENNA (BRA)
1 '54.334 " 103,97 km/h = 64.60 mph
Ayrton raises his arms gesturing with enthusiasm,
celebrating as if he won the race!
If he had a few more laps
it certainly was a great possibility.
I had a serious chance of winning.
But until he crosses the finish line in first position,
you do not know.
Formula One is politics, money
Ayrton Senna the new star of Formula One!
Rooms for the first time on the podium in Formula One
after a great race.
John Bisignano
1985
Lotus
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
Even as a child, he always knew what he wanted
Neyda Senna da Silva, and Milton Parents of Ayrton
and made sure to get it.
Item Neyda Senna Mother of Ayrton
For example, he paid particular attention in the classroom at school
so he did not have to study at home
and would have more time to go on his go-kart.
Voice of Richard Williams Sports journalist, The Guardian
Grand Prix of Portugal - April 21, 1985 Ayrton's 2nd race with Lotus
Ayrton was exceptional when it rained.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
When the conditions were bad and the track became slippery
he had a higher gear.
The Estoril race was incredible.
Double all the cars except one.
It is wonderful! An extraordinary feeling.
I am very happy because, in my 2nd year in Formula One,
I made my first dream, that is to win a Grand Prix.
It is something unique.
It was raining really hard. There was no competition, really.
He won that race 100 times over.
It was an important race for many reasons in Brazil,
including the fact that this Sunday, Brazil,
was to elect
President Tancredo Neves.
It was a very important political moment for Brazil,
because he was the first elected president
after the end of a long dictatorship.
However, he fell ill and soon died.
There was the risk that Brazil could fall back into dictatorship
which no one wanted.
Senna's win was very important in that sense,
for the public and the Brazilian people and for everyone there,
and I'm sure it was realized later in the evening
when we were at dinner. He went out to dinner
but then left the restaurant to return to Brazil.
They Mili Okada Japanese television,
Mili Okada Fuji TV
Many Japanese girls
are a fan of Mr. Senna, I think.
I am, and now I am close to him I am so nervous ...
Voice of Ron Dennis Team manager McLaren
At that time the strongest teams
were Williams and McLaren.
McLaren was,
a stable name which had always reflected
the competitive values of Ayrton.
In that sense Ayrton and Ron Dennis have much in common.
They are both perfectionists.
I'll say this. Both have the belief
that nothing will go wrong if it is well planned and executed
and each have always fought for the same ideal.
Ron comes from
a reality of hard work.
He has struggled to get where he is now
and has been successful.
At that time the complete package of
"The best team, best driver, & best car "
was led by Ron Dennis at McLaren.
Alain Prost World Champion 1985, 1986
Selina Scott Talk show Wogan, BBC
In Formula One your team-mate
is your biggest rival,
He is the person to beat
because he is the only one who has a car exactly equal to yours.
I can say that the McLaren and that the Ferrari is better
or that the Ferrari with the McLaren is better, but not
that my Ferrari
is different from that of my teammate.
Thus,
especially at early career
when a driver arrived in a stable
and his first rival is his companion.
If it goes better than his fellow
he has a chance to move on.
If not, it's the end of his career.
Announcement of the McLaren drivers
Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
The first year at McLaren was devicive in the life of Ayrton.
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
He was very nervous.
It was as if he wore on his shoulders the weight of the world,
because each now had the responsibility
to demonstrate which pilot was a first-rate.
Before Senna came to McLaren,
Alain Prost was considered the destroyer of team-mates.
I remember Jo Ramirez
I said:
"Reginald, I am concerned
what will happen with Ayrton Senna at McLaren.
"I know he has talent,
"but Alain Prost is a fighter,
who creates the atmosphere of a battle
which helps him to destroy his opponents,
as he did with Keke Rosberg."
Using the word "destroy" in the technical sense.
Destroyed on the track,
mentally beating his opponent.
I said to Jo Ramirez:
"Jo, it will be different with Senna.
because he has more talent
than the other drivers
Prost has teamed with."
And that is what happened.
Alain Prost was surprised.
Despite all that Prost had
in terms of talent,
understanding of race, intelligence
and cold blood, he was surprised
when he began racing with Ayrton. He would never have thought
drivers could be as good as Ayrton.
N. 1 (Grand Prix Formula One)
1988
Voice of Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
MONACO GRAND PRIX May 14, 1988
1. A. SENNA - 2. A. PROST POSTING: 55.1 14 "
67/78
A. PROST WINNER MONACO GP 1988
Voice of Alain Prost
GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN 30 October 1988
It is the final Grand Prix of the season.
It is late at night and Brazil is waiting
to see if Ayrton Senna wins his first world title in Formula One,
to realize a dream he has had since childhood.
Voice of Pierre Van Vliet Commentator TF 1
They are about to start. Here we are. Green light..
Senna will not start!
Senna remains on the grid!
Prost came out on top while Ayrton Senna is left behind.
Ayrton Senna is in 14th place.
I thought, "So long title.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
"It's over."
He fought back to 8th place. An amazing comeback for Senna.
Then, there was his favorite position:
It rained.
Senna is now in 4th position.
Senna runs, runs, runs!
Ayrton Senna over Prost and launches.
I started to be happy during the last lap.
I thanked God.
It was incredible. I was going to win the championship,
Despite all the anxiety and tension.
I felt His presence.
I have seen God.
It was a very special moment for me.
An indescribable feeling.
It remains in my memory
and is part of me.
The Brazilian Ayrton Senna!
World Champion 1988!
San Paolo
What an incredible race!
A great victory. He had to reclaim the position from 16th.
AYRTON SENNA WORLD CHAMPION 1988
Ayrton, do you feel as world champion?
I feel so much peace.
It is as if someone had removed a huge burden
from the shoulders and head.
It is difficult to understand what it means be a world champion.
San Paolo November 15, 1988
He is an amazing person.
He is very modest
and gives luster to Brazil's image abroad.
He shares his victory with us.
I admire him very much.
He is very brave.
I just know this.
We are proud of him.
He is one of the few things that we can still be proud of.
Once, I asked Ayrton, "When will you stop racing?"
He said, 'Mom, I will stop when I won the world title."
In my heart, I knew that was not true.
We all know that.
Video of the Senna family
Senna's family and the family Yamin Angra
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
After the 1988 Championship, after he won the title,
we clearly noticed that he had changed.
He had found himself.
He had discovered who he was.
He had found himself in that victory.
During Christmas, many things happen.
We make new friends,
like who I am about to introduce.
Xuxa Meneghel Brazilian TV Star
He was part of my 1988.
Ayrton Senna.
Isn't this so nice?
I have a question for you.
We are all excited but I am more than anyone else,
because it is not easy to talk beside my new friend Ayrton.
Ayrton, what do you want for Christmas?
As a Christmas present?
I can not say what I want too seriously.
Why not?
It should be censored. Let's say I just want to be happy.
Tell me in my ear.
Happy New Year.
Happy 1990.
Good '91.
Happy '92.
Happy '93.
1989
Voice of Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
1st Ayrton Senna 2nd Alain Prost
It is curious
that the term "team mate" is translated "teammate."
I've often used the word "Enemy team".
If you have two drivers, as in the case
Prost and Ayrton,
as team-mates,
inevitably arises
internal strife.
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
Senna, Prost. Prost, Senna.
At the start, The first two are always there.
But among them is war.
For the French driver Alain Prost,
his teammate it is not fair to him
and these disagreements could affect
the rest of the season.
Grand Prix after Grand Prix they went more and more.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
Ayrton said: "This Frenchman is tough.
"He wants war."
Some time later,
started to not talk anymore.
JEAN-MARIE BALLESTRA FIA President
Voice of Pierre Van Vliet Commentator TF 1
I would like to welcome the President FLSA, Mr. Ballestra.
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN October 22, 1989
Camera on-board Ayrton Senna
Prost, first. Senna, second.
Prost jumps to the command.
His departure is better.
Around 45 of 53 Chicane Casio
Lap 46 of 53 Chicane Casio
Clashed. For Prost, is positive.
If the race ended like that, Prost won the title.
Again, Ayrton Senna has a victory instead.
"part of the game"
Skip Nannini.
Nannini is now in the lead.
Senna is still in its box.
Senna back on track, but it is far from Nannini.
Reaching it is almost impossible.
It's all or nothing, five laps to go.
It will be a suicidal race to the Seine, if he decides groped.
Prost, Ayrton saw the return stroke
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
and went immediately to the office of the marshals.
Nannini, first. Senna, second.
Senna tries and passes Nannini.
Senna is in the lead.
Around 51 of 53 Chicane Casio
Waving Brazilian flags.
All stand up.
Ayrton Senna.
The checkered flag.
Senna celebrates in the cockpit.
SENNA AYRTON WINNER GP JAPAN
Throw strikes on the helmet.
The Brazilian Ayrton Senna.
Visibly moved,
raises the visor and wipes his tears.
It is a fantastic victory.
Never seen anything like it.
The podium was never delayed.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
Office of the marshals
Over the wait was prolonged, more feared that it was becoming policy.
The decision made by the commissioners for the
FIA Press Officer
race of the Grand Prix of Japan
excludes the number one car and his driver, Ayrton Senna,
in the final outcome of the race.
After the race,
this giant screen
has repeatedly shown the incident
REGINALDO LEME
and the return of Senna on the track.
After reviewing these images, The race officials have concluded
that, having made the chicane
to resume racing
Senna has infringed Article 56 Regulation of the FLA.
Replay Austria 1981 Grand Prix
FIA headquarters in Paris
The Court of Appeals ruled
for Senna six-month license suspension,
warning not only to Ayrton Senna
but for all the drivers,
and a fine of $100,000.
Even if you are one of the best riders in the world,
you have no right to cause stupid accidents.
It was a blow to Ayrton,
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
Ballestra because he had behaved even worse than Prost.
Viviane Senna
He even thought to withdraw from Formula One.
Voice of Ron Dennis T eam manager McLaren
1990
All drivers reach their limit.
My limit is different from that of Prost. This is the reality.
Instead of trying to improve his capacity,
it is considered easier to attack me.
Just because I believe in God and have faith in Him,
I do not believe I am immortal;
immune from danger,
as has been said of me.
I'm have a healtyh fear just like everyone else,
especially driving in Formula One,
where the threat is constant.
Spanish Grand Prix September 30, 1990
Martin Donnelly Lotus
Is that him?
Who is it?
Martin Donnelly.
Ayrton Senna 1'19,844 " POLE POSITION
GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN October 21, 1990
Nelson Piquet World Champion 1981, 1983, 1987
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
If the inside was clear, it would be better
because inside there is no grip.
We'll have a look.
Yes, please.
Voice of Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
Voice of Ayrton Senna
GREEN LIGHT
Clashed.
If the race continues, the title would have been assigned.
The Championship is over.
Ayrton Senna is the World Champion 1990.
We touched the first corner,
27 - AYRTON SENNA BRA F1 WORLD CHAMPION 1990
Voice of Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
FIA AWARDS PARIS 1990
Jackie Stewart F1 World Champion 1969, 1971, 1973
The rivalry between Ayrton Senna and Prost
is the strongest I've ever seen in sports
throughout my career. Over 38 years spent in Formula One,
I was involved in football, World Championships, Olympic Games
and worked in many other areas,
but I've never seen a rivalry similar to that between Prost and Ayrton.
He understood everything.
There were criticisms, especially by Prost,
of the behavior of Ayrton as a person.
Two of the greatest champions Formula One
in the sand. Championship ruined.
Accuse each other, but Prost was the hardest.
His reaction was violent.
I wanted to punch him in the face,
but I was so disappointed
that I did not succeed.
I really dislike this.
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
But many times, when Ayrton won,
instead of trying to hide its origins in Brazil, as did others,
did the opposite, waving the flag of his country.
And he did every Sunday.
He was an inspiration to people. That's why they loved him so much.
He wanted to win his Grand Prix
we finally arrived, after seven years of his career,
but did not win the race more meaningful.
1991
Ayrton had never won Grand Prix of Brazil.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
It was from when he entered Formula One who dreamed of winning in his country.
Brazilian Grand Prix March 21, 1991
The Brazilian Grand Prix is on.
Red light. Green light.
A good start.
Come on, Senna!
Senna is a close command.
Giro 54/67
Voice of Ron Dennis McLaren Team manager
Here Senna. It starts to rain.
It's raining. It must stop.
It was impossible to drive a car Formula One stuck in 6th gear.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
Ayrton would have liked to stay. He could no longer drive it.
But he had already tried many times to win the Brazilian Grand Prix
and found a special force within himself.
Another curve Senna and cut the line.
You start to victory.
Ayrton, Ayrton ... The Brazilian Ayrton Senna!
In the lead from start to finish lnterlagos wins!
A wonderful victory for Senna.
A. NA SEN - Winner GP BRASIL 1991
Voice of Ayrton Senna
No way!
Damn,
I won!
He won and then fainted.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
It was his most heroic moment.
Because of the tremendous physical effort,
I had muscle spasms shoulder and neck.
The pain was tremendous.
The physical and mental stress this weekend was unheard of.
But could there be only one result.
I finished the race with no more energy.
What's wrong?
The shoulders, the shoulders.
Its my shoulders.
Come here, Dad. Come on.
Come here.
Touch floor.
Do not touch me.
Quiet, Ayrton.
Do not touch me.
Need help?
Carries the flag for me.
I fought hard.
I wanted to finish the race and finish in first position,
because He is the greatest
and I gave this race.
That's what happened.
It is God who gave me this race and I'm happy.
It was thrilling.
All hail the Brazilian Senna for his victory. Congratulations.
I thank all of Brazil. I thank all the fans.
This weekend I felt around me so much warmth
that we could not lose.
It could not be otherwise.
And we did win.
House of the Senna family, Sao Paulo
Ayrton was so well known in Brazil
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
that's a lot of people asking for help
for personal problems. Hospitals
and charities sought his support.
Ayrton gave and tried to work things out.
But did not want to make donations random.
He wanted to develop something organized, structured
to help Brazil, especially the children.
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
Grand Prix of Mexico June 14, 1991
Professor Sid Watkins Medical F1
Voice of Professor Sid Watkins F1 Doctor
-Okay. -It was a pleasure.
Be careful.
You still have so much to do.
Yes, some other little thing.
Grand Prix of Germany 28 July 1991
Roland Bruynseraede Race Director
Excellent penalty for him.
Three hours after
Voice of Richard Williams Sports journalist, The Guardian
GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN October 19, 1991
Around 9 of 53
Mansell tries to overcome, but goes straight.
Mansell goes straight.
The Championship is over. Mansell can not return.
SENNA AYRTON THREE TIMES WORLD CHAMPION
The Brazilian Ayrton Senna, three world titles!
A lifetime dedicated to this moment
by a genius of international sport.
Three-time world champion and many other titles before him.
And only 31 years.
33 wins, three world titles.
Breaks record after record. It celebrates as only Senna can do.
It is a very special gift for me.
Thank you so much.
Sao Paulo, Brazil November 5, 1991
I followed Senna, walked with him in
the streets of many countries around the world,
especially to get to the circuits, as in Japan,
where there is one kilometer from the hotel
the track and cross an amusement park.
And I thought: "How can a person be adored so much? "
It was a worship without limits.
I kissed her hand next to the Senna, three-time world champion.
I want to Senna. I want to hug him and kiss him.
Got a box Photos and newspaper articles.
Everything you can imagine.
It is the only good thing in Brazil.
It is a wonderful holiday.
Anything goes.
Have you spoken to Formula One today?
Formula One is too rigid. Today is Carnival.
Some of your girls ever told you: "Faster, Ayrton?
Yes.
Ayrton for the third world title
was the culmination of a script he had written for himself
well before entering Formula One,
because he knew he could do it and could do even more.
He was already an idol of sport in Brazil.
With the third title, it became the world.
1992
Nigel Mansell WORLD CHAMPION 1992
The negotiations were lengthy
and we still do not know who will be Prost's team-mate.
The three-time world champion has signed
a two-year contract with Williams
and during the week have begin to test the car.
Voice of Alain Prost
I'm pretty sure of one thing:
I'm the one that has more to lose
if I had to stop for a year or more,
because they are at the peak of his career
and the career of a Formula One driver is limited.
So if I stop, I'd lose out more than anyone else,
at both professionally and personally.
Adriane Galisteu
1993
In 1993, Ayrton steered his car so brilliant.
For me, it was his best season.
Brazilian Grand Prix 1993
European Grand Prix 1993
Monaco Grand Prix 1993
Ayrton fought hard to win at Monaco, but did not make it,
Iotti to win at Suzuka, but did not make it,
and when he struggled to go to Williams
it was the end of his career.
Sometimes it makes no sense ... We always say
that we must fight for our ideals, for what we want out of life.
But sometimes the battles do not bring the desired results.
GRAND PRIX OF AUSTRALIA FINAL RACE OF 1993
Voice of Mark Fogarty Journalist F1
SENNA AYRTON WINNER Grand Prix AUSTRALIA
Announcement of the Williams drivers
Frank Williams
1994
To Ayrton Senna, is a race against time.
Must be an integral team and adapt to the new car.
He says they are not at ease.
The car is no longer
electronic components used last year:
traction control
special brakes and active suspension.
The cars are much less stable
without the electronically controlled suspension.
As a result, are more difficult to drive
and it is very likely to occur more slides off the track.
More sliding means more fun for the audience
and also for us, as long as the driver is kept safe.
Otherwise, it is not a good situation.
Brazilian Grand Prix March 27, 1994
Around 56 of 7 1
Patrick Head Chief Engineer Williams
Pacific Grand Prix April 17, 1994
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER BENNETTON FORD - WINNER
Flavio Briatore Benetton team manager
Voice of Frank Williams Team manager Williams
SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX, IMOLA APRILE 1994
Friday April 29, 1994
Senna was so nervous that weekend. I had never seen him so tense.
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
I never saw him smile even for a moment.
Always maintained a concentrated expression, irritated,
sad.
It is the balance.
It is unstable.
The car has worsened.
Is there a predominant tendency
or the balance is constantly changing?
It tends to understeer more.
In the first round, tended to understeer.
Then, in the second, it had changed abruptly.
Oversteer and understeer?
Yes
Instead of mid-corner,
has lost grip at the beginning.
When it is normal to lose grip loses too much.
Rubens Barrichello Jordan
Do you know Ayrton or should I introduce?
Four years earlier
No, I already know.
The familiar name of or you've already met?
I know him because I follow Formula One
and we met.
Why are you so nervous, then?
When I stand next to someone like him
I am always put in turmoil.
Well, good luck to the two of you and the eventual champion.
RUBENS BARRICHELLO QUALIFYING
REPLAY
Get well, Rubens.
Saturday April 30, 1994
Voice of John Bisignano ESPN Commentator
Roland Ratzenberger Pilot Simtek
Roland Ratzenberger Simtek
320 km/h
Newsroom Imola
Voice of Pierre Van Vliet Commentator TF 1
Voice of Professor Sid Watkins Medical F1
ACCESS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Item Reginaldo Leme Commentator Globe
That Saturday, at dinner, Frank Williams was not at all sure
Senna would be presented at the start.
I was sure that he did not want to compete.
The last time I saw Ayrton was that Sunday.
He was very agitated.
Some friends went to talk to him.
He was very agitated, was pacing the camper from Williams to the box,
pacing back and forth. Before you take
position in the cabin,
I always ask something about the strategy
Brazilian pilots and others who are near.
Some respond, others do not
but they always say the important things
I can report to the public during the race.
I expected to be able to
ask my question to Ayrton, but could not.
I realized that was not the time for such a request.
Sunday May 1, 1994
That morning when she awoke,
Item Viviane Senna Sister of Ayrton
she asked God to speak to him.
He opened the Bible
and read a passage that said
that God would give the greatest gift of all,
of God himself.
A collision.
All pass around. Look.
REPLAY
Lamy arrives at full speed.
Lehto is stopped.
JJ Lehto BEN Etton
A nasty collision. Lamy and Lehto have had no luck.
Pedro Lamy LOTUS
Enter the safety car.
SAFETY CAR
They told me that Ayrton had revealed to someone before the race
that he was carrying a flag of Austria.
In victory, or if he placed on the podium,
it was very likely,
that he wanted to wave it as a tribute to Roland Ratzenberger.
Lights out on the safety car.
It means that the safety car is about to come into the pits.
Starting over. Senna is in the lead.
Schumacher is 2nd.
On the 6th lap, Michael Schumacher trying to put pressure on the Senna.
T elecamera on-board Ayrton Senna
Around 6 / 58
Bad impact on Senna.
At the Tamburello curve.
A very serious accident.
Voice of Professor Sid Watkins Medical F1
There was a lawsuit?
In my opinion, the steering column broke
and the car became uncontrollable.
But above all, it was a fatality,
because the car crashed with an angle for the suspension
to hit his helmet.
Bologna, Italy
Sao Paulo, Brazil May 4, 1994
He was my idol. He represented the best of Brazil.
I miss you, Senna.
I will not forget you.
The Brazilians need food, education, health care
and a little joy.
The joy it has been removed.
AYRTON SENNA DA SILVA 03-21-1960 05-01-1994
Nothing can separate me from the love of God
Ayrton Senna died at the age of 34.
After his death,
the FIA mandated Professor Sid Watkins and his friend,
to improve safety in Formula One.
Since then, it was not registered a single death in Formula One.
The Ayrton Senna Foundation, created in 1995 by his sister Viviane,
has contributed more than $12 million to education for poor children of Brazil.
One director is Alain Prost.