Full Description
Ayrton Senna is one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history. Deified in Brazil, the man from São Paulo continues to fascinate long after his death on May 1, 1994, at the Imola circuit in Italy. Thirty years later, Daniel Ortelli, Thomas Woloch, and photographer Dominique Leroy have delved into Senna's story, from his debut in Formula 1 in 1984 to his final season with Williams ten years later. Through exclusive interviews and testimonies from those who knew the Brazilian intimately - drivers, team managers, mechanics - the authors provide a truly human portrait of this driver who became a legend in motorsports. His character, strengths, weaknesses, moments of joy, or doubt, all facets of the career of the man known as "Beco" or "Magic," are revealed in this fascinating book filled with untold stories and anecdotes. The entire narrative is richly illustrated with over 200 rare and unpublished photos by Dominique Leroy, a privileged witness to Ayrton Senna's career.
Contents
1984, The Discovery 8
1985, A Seat at Lotus 22
1986, The Turbo Master 38
1987, In Praise of Constancy 50
1988, Consecration 68
1989, Prost's Revenge 90
1990, Second World Championship Title 114
1991, Senna at the Top 136
1992, The McLaren-Williams Duel 158
1993, The Reunion with Prost 180
1994, The Eternal Champion 202
