Ayrton Senna (BRA)

World Champion - 1988, 1990-1991

Grand Prix Starts: 161
Grand Prix Wins: 41
Pole Positions: 65

He streaked through the sport like a comet, an other-worldly superstar whose brilliance as a driver was matched by a dazzling intellect and coruscating charisma that illuminated Formula One racing as never before. No one tried harder or pushed himself further, nor did anyone shed so much light on the extremes to which only the greatest drivers go. Intensely introspective and passionate in the extreme, Ayrton Senna endlessly sought to extend his limits, to go faster than himself, a quest that ultimately made him a martyr but did not diminish his mystique.

http://www.formula1.com/archive/halloffame/driver/45.html

I was watching that race at Imola when he died. The TV cameras were on his car after the crash, and I saw his head twitch and thought oh, good he's coming around. But turns out that wasn't the case.
Makes me wonder if Schumacher would have been as dominant if Senna was still around. F1 needs a good rivalry; at least Fernando has made it close the past two seasons.

I only got into formula one a few years ago, but I do know that Aryton was the best driver they'd ever had. Wish I could've seen some of his races, my mum (big F1 fan) never kept any on tape.

BTW firefly, Alonso has made it close... he won the last championship, (Schumachers last one - hes retired now) so now there will be a lot of competition for the title. I guess that F1 is shown in america then?

Yes it is mooseman, though in the States it's nowhere near as popular as NASCAR.

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