Senna: the races that became legend
The races where Ayrton Senna made the impossible look routine, told the way they happened: the start that went wrong, the car that broke, the rival right behind — and his answer on track.
Detroit, 1986A day after Brazil went out of the World Cup, he won in Detroit and took the victory lap with the flag.Watch1. A day after the World Cup, Senna gave Brazil its flag back
Suzuka, 1988His engine stalled at the start. He fell to 14th and still won his first title.Watch2. Senna dropped to 14th and became world champion
Interlagos, 1991Stuck in sixth gear, he held on to his first win at home.Watch3. Senna won at home with a single gear
Silverstone, 1991With his car stopped on the final lap, Senna found an unexpected ride back to the pits.Watch4. Senna Hitched a Ride with Mansell and Scored Without Finishing the Final Lap
Monaco, 1992Mansell had fresh tyres and was a second a lap faster. Senna had four laps, worn tyres and the narrowest street in the world.Watch5. The day Senna became the King of Monaco