Ayrton Senna Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ayrton Senna.

Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver who became one of the most celebrated and accomplished Formula One (F1) drivers of all time. He was born on March 21, 1960, in SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil. Senna began karting at a young age and quickly displayed exceptional talent and determination on the racetrack.

In 1984, Senna made his F1 debut with the Toleman team. Over the course of his career, he also raced for Lotus and McLaren, achieving tremendous success. Senna won three F1 World Championships in 1988, 1990, and 1991, establishing himself as a true legend of the sport. Known for his aggressive driving style and unparalleled speed, he created memorable moments on the track and built a loyal fan base worldwide.

Beyond his driving skills, Ayrton Senna was renowned for his charitable and humanitarian efforts. He often contributed his time and resources to helping children and aiding communities in need. Tragically, Senna's life was cut short during the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, 1994. He suffered a fatal crash that impacted the F1 community and fans around the globe, marking the end of an era.

Today, Ayrton Senna's legacy lives on as one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport, with his athleticism, passion, and relentless pursuit of perfection still inspiring racing enthusiasts worldwide.

Money is a strange business. People who haven't got it aim i

Money is a strange business. People who haven't got it aim it strongly. People who have are full of troubles.

You will never know the feeling of a driver when winning a r

You will never know the feeling of a driver when winning a race. The helmet hides feelings that cannot be understood.

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Women - always in trouble with them, but can't live without

Women - always in trouble with them, but can't live without them.

Racing, competing, it's in my blood. It's part of me, it's p

Racing, competing, it's in my blood. It's part of me, it's part of my life; I have been doing it all my life and it stands out above everything else.

If you have God on your side, everything becomes clear.

If you have God on your side, everything becomes clear.

Fear is exciting for me.

Fear is exciting for me.

I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.

I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.

I continuously go further and further learning about my own

I continuously go further and further learning about my own limitations, my body limitation, psychological limitations. It's a way of life for me.

And so you touch this limit, something happens and you sudde

And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.

Wealthy men can't live in an island that is encircled by pov

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.

When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, sec

When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, second or third place is not enough.

And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car

And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension.

These things bring you to reality as to how fragile you are

These things bring you to reality as to how fragile you are at the same moment you are doing something that nobody else is able to do. The same moment that you are seen as the best, the fastest and somebody that cannot be touched, you are enormously fragile.

I was already on pole, then by half a second and then one se

I was already on pole, then by half a second and then one second and I just kept going. Suddenly I was nearly two seconds faster than anybody else, including my team mate with the same car.