Thirty years after his fatal crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna’s Formula 1 records continue to stand tall. Known as the “King of Monaco,” Senna secured six victories there, including an unparalleled streak of five consecutive wins from 1989 to 1993.
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Here are some of Senna’s notable Formula 1 records:
- Eight consecutive pole positions from the German Grand Prix in 1988 to the Australian Grand Prix in 1989.
- Seven consecutive front starts at San Marino from 1985 to 1991, a feat unmatched even after Formula 1 resumed races at Imola in 2020.
- Twenty-four consecutive front-row starts from the German Grand Prix in 1988 to the Australian Grand Prix in 1989.
Throughout his career, Senna raced for teams such as Toleman, Lotus, McLaren, and Williams, capturing three World Championships and achieving 41 race wins. His impressive statistics include 65 pole positions, 80 podium finishes, and 614 points.
He also recorded 19 fastest laps, led 2,931 laps, and completed four Grand Chelems—securing pole, the fastest lap, and leading every lap to victory.
Even three decades later, Ayrton Senna remains a revered figure in Formula 1, his records and impact on the sport undiminished.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
The first three episodes are available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for the upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
