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  Abstract 1 st May has come around again and, as always, I want to pay my humble tribute to Ayrton. This year, the heart of the article is a gesture that, unfortunately, was never completed. On the morning of 1 st May 1994, before climbing into his Williams, Magic had tucked a small Austrian flag into the sleeve of his racing suit. He intended to wave it after the finish line, in memory of Roland Ratzenberger, who had lost his life during qualifying on that same circuit the day before. The flag was later found by the medical staff at the Maggiore Hospital in Bologna. This article tries to tell that story, and to explain why it still matters so much. Saturday, 30th April 1994 Roland Ratzenberger left us doing what he loved most, on Saturday 30 th April 1994, during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix. He lost control of his Simtek at the Villeneuve corner when the front wing failed and hit the concrete wall at full speed. He was 33 years old and had reached Formula 1 la...

  Abstract This year, my humble tribute to Ayrton is dedicated to one of the defining aspects of his life, his relationship with God. From birth, this relationship was something that made Ayrton who he was, created an aura around him and defined his life forever. Some episodes will highlight how strong his faith was, and other aspects will enlighten why this is so fundamental in explaining and remembering Senna. The role of Faith in Ayrton’s life It is very difficult to put into words the special connection that Ayrton had with God, because we are talking about something that is beyond our comprehension and requires us to have faith in order to understand it. On the other hand, John 1:1-18 says: " In the beginning was the Word ", so this effort could at least try to explain this relationship. Ayrton was born in a Catholic family, and this can easily explain how this relationship started. He developed an intense sense of faith since his childhood. His sister Viviane ofte...

  Abstract On the thirtieth anniversary of his tragic loss, this article aims to show what made Ayrton different from the other drivers. His sportsmanship and values were well known in the sport, but one episode set him apart from any other driver and it is linked to the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix and to one name: Erik Comas. The Prologue Nestled in the Ardennes Forest, Spa-Francorchamps is revered as one of the most challenging circuits in Formula 1. Its fast, sweeping corners and unpredictable weather conditions present a formidable challenge to even the most experienced drivers. With a rich history dating back to the early 20th century, Spa-Francorchamps has witnessed triumph and tragedy, shaping the history of the sport over the decades. In Friday's practice, which was crucial at the time as there was also a pre-qualifying session and not every driver would be able to start the race, everyone wanted to push their car as fast as possible to find the perfect balance and get ...

Abstract This article aims to highlight the hidden side of one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time: Ayrton Senna, his relationship with his home country and how he was really ahead of time with his idea of making a positive impact and in wich way he is still helping people with less opportunities. *Artwork by Carol Abreu Ayrton Senna and his quest for equality. “Wealthy men can't live in an island that is encircled by poverty. We all breathe the same air. We must give a chance to everyone, at least a basic chance.” This sentence, without any framework, could be pronounced by a president, a UN member or any kind of authority, but those are the words of one of the most talented racing drivers ever existed: Ayrton Senna. The track and his records speak for himself but there is much more behind the suit of a racing driver that was as talented as inspiring. In these years a lot of athletes are fighting for social, ethical and environmental battles, just like Sebastian Vet...

                                                                                Abstract The loss of Ayrton Senna, the 1 st of May 1994, was one of saddest and most crucial moment in the history of Motorsport. Let understand what happened and why this event changed so drastically motor racing.                                (All the rights on this images are reserved to www.autorevue.cz) The Imola Grand Prix 1994, a sad weekend that changed everything The Imola Grand Prix 1994 was undoubtly one of the most dramatic, either one of the most ground changing, weekend in all the history of Motorsport. There were twelve years since a driver loss his life on a circuit, and that was at least an astonishing result ...