Why Ayrton Senna was the Greatest Racing Driver

The Best F1racingdriver Ever this is a link to an article that portrays why Senna was the greatest driver in F1 history. Many key points and explanation that was covered in this article; so check it out and see for yourself.

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Ayrton Senna From Prost's Perspective

These two drivers shared a lot of glory, and pain. These two drivers were the best in the chosen era that they had raced. The problem was that there can only be one champion, so in order to be champion one of them has to lose. Senna was a man of extreme, a very complicated man yet very enlightening to others when he talks about his beliefs.

Ayrton Senna always tried to be the best even if his equipment was not on par with the other drivers. He strived for excellence so when it comes to teaming up with Prost; it was he who said that he is supposed to be number 1 in the team not Prost. Prost was the team leader at the time when he had to choose between Senna or Piquet. Prost chosed Senna and from that point on forward; Prost knew he made a big mistake.

If you want to read more about this article, read this article from a Prost fan. The article is called Ayrton Senna - by Alain Prost this is a great article to read about Prost whom Senna raced a whole lot. He explained in detail about how Senna was as a person and as a racer.

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The 1993 Season

In 1993 F1 season, it was in this year that Senna proved to the world that he was still a top contender without the having the best car. It was in this season that showed the world that he hasn't lost any of his driving prowess. Even with the unstoppable Williams and the mighty Benneton, Senna still battled and won many races in 1993 despite his car's lack of pace compare to the other 2 teams.

Many thought that Senna was not going to race because he couldn't accept the fact that his nemesis was driving the best car. Not only that but Prost won't allow Senna in the Williams team. So Senna felt that he will only race if his team was competitive but the Mclaren team fell off from the top of the food chain. It was hard for Senna to accept that he will only place 2nd or 3rd even if he drove at his limits. Then finally Senna made up his mind and decided that he will race for the team, but the catch was that he will get paid everytime he races. Rumor has it that Mclaren paid Senna a million dollars or more per race.

As soon as the deal was settled, Senna buckled down and went for it. He was fighting again and in his first race at Kyalami circuit, and he managed to snatch 2nd by fending off Schumacher. Prost and Senna was at it again battling it out on the track.
Then in Brazil where Senna pulled off a magnificent drive when he stayed 2nd place for most of the time and capitalized Prost's misfortune. That does not discredit Ayrton's skills in the wet and his superb concentration to go 100% on every lap of the race. Along with good strategies with the team, Senna was on top again in only two races.

The 3rd race was at Donnington where Ayrton pulled off the greatest overtaking maneuvers in the history of F1. Senna can only put his car at 5th place in qualifying and that was not enough to reassure his victory, but he refused to admit defeat. As the race got off to a start, it was chaos because the track was damp and normally in a wet track the possibility of overtaking and winning was impossible. Yet, Senna was overtaking everybody at the start of the race. As soon as Senna finished the first lap of the race, he was first. That race was one of the most memorable and epic race of the entire season.

In only 3 races Senna was the leading the championship, but his luck was about to run out soon. In San Marino GP Senna failed to finish because of hydraulic problems and his team mate Andretti spun off track. It was a bad day for Mclaren and they go to the next race expecting a mountain to climb because of the Williams car was just blisteringly fast. Next up was circuit de catalunya in Spain, and as usual the Williams cars were on pole. Even with Hill's retirement Senna could only managed a 2nd place behind Prost. Then in Monaco GP Ayrton fought back and claimed first place by driving superbly and avoiding any mistakes.

In Canada where Senna could only muster an 8th place in qualifying, and that was an unsual place for Senna to be at that position. Considering his car was not par with the Benettons and the Williams, I think he did an outstanding job transcending his car's limitation. After the race ended in dismay because of an engine failure. There was more mechanical glitches to come later races. Only in Japan where Senna finally won again and proved that he hasn't given up winning. Even after the close altercation with Eddy Irvine, Senna lap almost everybody when he won in Suzuka. At the last race of the season in Australia at Adelaide circuit; finally for the first time Ayrton took pole position. He won that race and he accumulated 5 wins in a season where his car was not the fastest and reliable. He managed to place second in the championship standing as well.

Despite the Mclarens cars pace was off and could not rival the might of the Williams. Senna managed to carry the team to the front in certain occasion where he performed and delivered the impossible. Even the Benettons were faster than the Mclaren because they have a better and stronger engine. Imagine if you were driving for Mclaren and you were 80 horsepower down against the Bennetons and at least 120 horsepower down against the Williams. That was a big gap in performance and it was at least 2 to 5 second difference if you put the power figures in perspective.

So it was a lot to make up and oppressing to bear because you know that you won't win the championship despite your efforts. This was obviously one of the best season for Senna and he is rightfully the greatest driver of all time.

Senna vs Schumacher Part 2

In the Senna vs Schumacher article that I've written months ago. I explained a lot about the qualities of these two drivers and also their similarities and differences. Yet there is some of the aspect of the qualities of a great that needs clarity.

The BBC publish an article about Senna v Schumacher and it illustrated some of the points I have not mentioned in the previous Senna vs Schumacher. It covers a lot of the technical portion, ultimate speed, race craft, and many other topics. I won't spoil it for you so check out the article and see for yourself that Senna was the best of both drivers.

The Classic battle Collection

This is great video to watch the classic duels of Senna and Prost.

Brazil's Hero

Ayrton Senna was more than just a great driver and a competitor. He was the hero of Brazil. When his untimely death came about; it was as if the Brazilian people lost someone dear. Senna deeply cared about his people and he helped many impoverish people by donating some of his fortune.

He kept this to himself and never revealed it to the media. This was discovered after his death. It was rumored to be at least 400 million dollars that he invested towards helping people. It was his sister and he who thought about helping their native people. A foundation was established to create a organization to help people in Brazil. This was the impact Senna had to the world before and after his death.

He was truly a blessed man and he was willing to share some of his blessing towards helping people. In every country there was at least a hero that stood for their side, and in Brazil it was Senna who stood tall and mighty to represent his people and also to help them as well.

Monaco Master

Monaco GP was something of a special circuit for Ayrton Senna. This is where he made his mark as a great contender by driving his underpowered Toleman all the way up to 2ND place. He also was known for as the Monaco master because he won the race as many times as he could. Monaco is the jewel of Formula 1 where all the rich and celebrities flock to see the grand prix.

So it makes winning in Monaco GP a bit more of a plus for the driver and team because they can attract some of the rich sponsors. The Monaco master was obviously Ayrton Senna because he won it six times. Graham Hill gets close to it by winning 5 wins in Monaco and so as Schumacher, but Senna stays on top this time. Schumacher owns all the record but not this one.

Senna came close winning 7 or 8 times in Monaco if his luck had not deserted him. Just like in the year 1984 when he was closing in on Prost and all of a sudden they terminated the race. Then in 1988 where I have to admit it was his fault, but regardless that race was all on him because he was on pole. Normally if your on pole in Monaco, then you have a greater chance of winning. You see unlike any other grand prix in the calendar, Monaco is a street circuit and the road is narrow. So in other words its hard to pass and the only way to win comfortably is to attain pole position.

So this is one of the legendary tracks worth to recon with, and if you win in this track many times. Then this shows that you have plenty of luck, speed, and talent because this is one of the most difficult race track in the calendar.