Death of Ayrton Senna Richard Williams
Publisher: Penguin Books

Shortly before his death, Ayrton Senna commissioned an oil painting by the Mexican artist Hugo Escobedo. 19 years ago today the Brazilian F1 legend Ayrton Senna died at the San Marino Grand Prix. In life unbeatable, in death irreplaceable”, says one of the many websites paying homage to the three-time Formula One world champion whose death, on May 1st 1994, shocked Brazil and the world. Senna died following his fatal car crash at Imola track, Italy, on May 1, 1994. Senna is divided into four distinct parts: His first race win, his first title, his last race for McLaren which was his last race win, and his tragic death. But actually, comparing overall they are dead wrong about Schumacher being the best. Racing's important to men who do it well. This week marks the 19th anniversary of the death of the great Brazilian Formula One race driver – Ayrton Senna, whose greatness and tragic death were highlighted in a wonderful documentary “Senna”. Right cries number victories donnington death interview top gear funeral velorio. A lot of people go through life doing things badly. There existed and will always exist, a racing god, a forgotten hero, a legend. People pass by a painting of Brazilian F1 champion Ayrton Senna in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, April 30, 2004. Senna gave millions of his fortune (estimated at $400 million when he died) to help provide a better future for the underprivileged in Brazil.