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Post by charleselan on Mar 22, 2020 13:03:10 GMT
Today the 21st March is the 60th birthday of Ayrton Senna. Unbelievable to think that he would have been this age had he been spared; then again I look at my own nascence and should not be surprised as time and tide wait for no man. Like some that followed him Ayrton divided opinion but all things aside he was a truly great driver and such a compelling personality. My favourite years in following Ayrton were the Lotus period in his career, he just seemed a perfect fit for Team Lotus and I am certain Colin Chapman would have been a huge fan and done whatever it took to keep him in the team. Going through my own photographic archive last year brought it home to me just how impressed with him I had been back in the 1980's, something that somehow had been diluted over later years. That has now been put to rights thanks to those photographs. 60 years old....my word. Your photograph of Ayrton winking is still the best picture of him I've ever seen John, what a driver and what a complex, spiritual man. Very kind Jamie, but so good to know that it is so well appreciated. It brought it home to me how drawn to Ayrton I had been in the 1980's by the sheer volume of photographs I had taken of him over that decade, from F3 into F1. I really must start delving into my archive and find some more. |
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Post by charleselan on Mar 22, 2020 13:07:53 GMT
This is such a great photo and really illustrates the beauty of of the Gerard Ducarouge designed Lotus cars of that period. Damn it even though i think the Jordan 191 and Ferrari 412 were beauties, this has to be the last really gorgeous looking F1 car. |
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Post by chrisb on Mar 22, 2020 22:26:02 GMT
lovely words Rob, I saw Jimmy race and although too naive didn't realise the impact his death had on me and still has today, but Ayrton accident was a terrible shock until that dreadful weekend we had not been so regularly reminded of the dangers of motor sport.
there have been many conspiracies about Imola - which to me are irrlevant as the outcome will always remain the same
RIP Ayrton and thank you
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Post by robmarsh on May 1, 2021 7:02:10 GMT
RIP Aryton Senna Da Silva. 27 years ago today.
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Post by René on May 1, 2021 13:27:56 GMT
RIP Aryton Senna Da Silva. 27 years ago today. Yes Rob, 27 years. Ubelievable eh.  |
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Post by chrisb on May 1, 2021 16:15:35 GMT
you know there are certain events in our lives that never leave us, the tragic events of the 1st May is one such, R I P Ayrton
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Post by charleselan on May 1, 2021 16:54:08 GMT
27 years ago, my goodness that takes some getting ones head around. The saying that time flies as you get older and I am not certain that this isn't correct.
A truly tragic weekend that will forever live in the memory of those who saw the events unfold from the terrible Saturday into what happened before our eyes on the Tv screen on the Sunday.
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Post by mikael on Dec 26, 2023 14:39:31 GMT
Ayrton Senna leading later (1984) Karting World Champion Jørn Haase (Denmark). (The photo is probably from 1980.)
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Post by robmarsh on May 1, 2024 8:47:43 GMT
Thirty years today and I still feel the shock and sadness. Rest in Peace Aryton Senna Da Silva.
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Post by René on May 1, 2024 10:00:18 GMT
Yes, thirty years. A terrible and deeply sad weekend that we will never forget. A great loss.  |
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Post by mikael on May 1, 2024 18:18:20 GMT
I have kept this sports-section (of the Danish newspaper "Politiken") for 30 years now, ever since the day after that fateful day, Monday 2 May 1994. ("Politiken" (founded 1884) is one of the two old, major, serious Danish newspapers; the other is "Berlingske"(founded 1749).) Yes, hard to understand that 30 years have passed.
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Post by René on May 2, 2024 16:50:02 GMT
I also kept them and also the Autosport from back then. And I also still have the newspaper articles about the deaths of Ronnie Peterson and Gilles Villeneuve. Sad, but the reality of that time and special to preserve. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by robmarsh on May 3, 2024 8:51:46 GMT
I used to build as many models as I could get my hands on of Senna's F1 cars. Since he died I have not built one, too sad or too raw since I went through it live. I need to build one just out of respect but need to build it perfect to do him justice.
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Post by mikael on May 3, 2024 11:44:54 GMT
Yes, one of the most interesting (and deep) characters ever in Formula One, I believe.
The famous interview with Jackie Stewart:
This interview is also very interesting in terms of getting an insight of Stewart's way of thinking (a much more cautious racing driver).
On another matter, I must say that I also very much liked the fact that Senna dared to stand by and to show his deeply held Christian faith.
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Post by robmarsh on May 3, 2024 15:34:34 GMT
On another matter, I must say that I also very much liked the fact that Senna dared to stand by and to show his deeply held Christian faith.
It was this aspect that most endeared me to Senna, over and above his unbelievable skill.
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