Why everyone’s talking about Ayrton Senna

Formula 1 pays tribute to the iconic driver on the 25th anniversary of his death

In his ten-year career Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna drove for Toleman, Lotus, McLaren and Williams
In his ten-year career Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna drove for Toleman, Lotus, McLaren and Williams
(Image credit: Pascal Rondeau/Getty Images)

On 1 May 1994 the sporting world lost an icon when Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna was killed in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix.

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