![]() ![]() With Comas' engine screaming and close to explosion, Senna stopped and sprinted over to the Frenchman's car, shut off the engine so it wouldn't catch fire, then held his head to stabilise his neck until the paramedics could arrive. He famously saved the life of French driver Erik Comas at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix. Senna remains arguably unsurpassed in driving ability, but was known as much for his character as he was for his driving. ![]() For three-time F1 World Champion Niki Lauda, Senna was simply "the best driver who ever lived." Lewis Hamilton, who credits Senna as his childhood idol, unveiled a special tribute helmet to Senna at last year's Brazilian Grand Prix. Ayrton Senna's 1989 McLaren MP4/5 (PRNewsfoto/Himalaya Exchange)Īyrton Senna remains a legend to drivers and fans past and present.
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