Chapter 1
The boy from São Paulo
Chapter 2
Mastering the wet track
Chapter 3
The ultimate rivalry
Chapter 4
A legacy beyond the finish line
YOUR GOAL
Master of Ayrton Senna and the pursuit of speed
Ch 1 · The boy from São Paulo
diego Moving to England in 1981, Senna dominated the Formula Ford championships to prove his talent.
diego A crushing defeat in a childhood rain race forced Senna to practice exclusively in wet weather.
Fun Fact
Karting beginnings: Ayrton Senna raced under his mother's maiden name, Senna, instead of his father's name, da Silva, to keep his racing identity distinct.
Glossary
go-kart (noun)
A small, low-slung, open-wheeled motorized vehicle used for racing or recreation. Ayrton Senna received his first go-kart at age four from his father, Milton, in Brazil.
A small, low-slung, open-wheeled motorized vehicle used for racing or recreation. Ayrton Senna received his first go-kart at age four from his father, Milton, in Brazil.
Quiz
Which British junior racing championship did Ayrton Senna win in 1983 before entering Formula 1?
Quiz
In which country did Ayrton Senna live and race to climb the single-seater ladder in the early 1980s?
Quiz
What was Ayrton Senna's father's name, who built his very first one-horsepower go-kart?
Quiz
Which surname did Ayrton Senna use on his early racing registration to distinguish himself?
Quiz
For which underdog Formula 1 team did Ayrton Senna drive during his stunning 1984 Monaco Grand Prix debut?