However, on May 10 years ago, there was such a live broadcast that fans of F 1 will never forget it: inexplicably hitting the wall, spinning in the dark, and then, it was deep red gurgling blood. ...
The car is broken, the people are broken, the heart is broken, and the faith is broken. Terrible fact, so irreversible.
Senna, even from today's perspective, is still the driver who has the greatest influence on F 1 in history.
If Schumacher is the king of cars, then Senna is the god of cars.
Anecdote-a solid family background has given Senna many childhood memories worth talking about.
War-From the age of 13 to the end of his life at the age of 34, Senna has always been the craziest gladiator on the field.
Karting
1960 March 2 1 Sunday afternoon, Santana District, northern Sao Paulo, Brazil. Milton Silva, a private auto parts dealer, was beaming. Because his first boy with his wife Neda Senna was born. The boy who just arrived is Algin Cernada Silva. Before that, Senna had a sister named Vivian, who was two years older than him.
At that time, the auto parts business of the Silva family was booming. Milton found that little Senna seemed to have a soft spot for cars. Moreover, as long as he is put in the auto parts workshop, he will be very happy. So, when Senna was 4 years old, Milton personally made a go-kart with only one horsepower for his son.
"I told many people that I drove a go-kart when I was 4 years old. They don't believe it. In fact, when I was young, I' drove'. Because dad puts me on his lap every time he drives out. When the red light stops, just let me hit the steering wheel several times. With a go-kart, he sometimes drives with me in a nearby alley. " Those are the memories that Senna talked about after he became famous.
It can be said that it is the family environment and father that make Senna have a special feeling for cars since childhood.
Good student
Senna has a strict family education. Although he likes racing, his parents have always taught him to concentrate on his studies. So Senna's academic performance has been good. Every weekend, after swimming or football training, it is the happiest time for Senna, because he can finally drive.
At the age of seven, he successfully shifted gears in a jeep on an empty farm without using a clutch. Also in that year, the Silva family went to Litanheim Beach in the south of Sao Paulo for a carnival. One night, Senna's coveted opportunity finally came: he secretly started his father's car. But it didn't take long before it was stopped by the police-the police thought it was a driverless car.
morning star
At the age of five, Senna was driving a go-kart on the local track. People can't imagine that a small car body can drive a racing car on the runway. However, Senna is too young to participate in any competition in Brazil until she is 13 years old.
In July 1973, 1, Senna won the local go-kart championship in Sao Paulo, which was the first official racing champion in his life. Then, in the five years from 1977 to 198 1, he won the world championship in different levels of karting, showing his superhuman talent. "Racing World" wrote: "Altun is likely to be the best racing driver in Brazilian history. Since he is the morning star, who can guarantee that he will not become the sun in the future? "
Falling flower sorrow
1980, Senna became friends with her childhood friend Lillian van Concellos.
198 1 year, Senna left her hometown with Lillian and went to the racing mecca of England. He joined the Van Dyneman team and participated in Ford 1600 and Torenson. Interestingly, because his name was too long to fit on the facade of the maintenance station, he took the initiative and only kept his mother's surname "Senna" as his own surname. Because of his outstanding performance, he won the championship in these two events in August.
However, the victory did not bring much luck to Senna. Because Senna's father wanted him to give up racing and go back to Brazil to take over his company, and it was difficult for him to find a sponsor at the moment, so he announced his retirement and flew back to Brazil.
However, at this time, Senna has been unable to leave motorsport. After a short stay in Brazil for four months, he insisted on being separated from his father and wife and returned to England alone. This year, Senna, who was short of money and had no relatives around, devoted all her energy to the game. In the end, he overcame many difficulties and won 22 games in 1982, winning the championship again.
a dream comes true
1983, Senna successfully advanced to F3. At this point, he is only one step away from F 1. He felt an uncontrollable excitement.
He beat another promising star, Brudill, in the last race of Formula F3 in Britain and became the champion of the year in the first year. Then he took part in the F3 Grand Prix held in Macau at the end of the year as the British F3 champion-this is the best performance stage for drivers who dream of advancing to F 1.
Senna succeeded again! And by an overwhelming margin. So, the door of F 1 slowly opened to him.
In the negotiations between several teams of F 1 and him, Braham was the most favored team, but Piquet, the famous driver of F 1 team, objected, and Senna finally had to go to tolman, a small team.
Due to the team's lack of competitiveness, Senna's first few races in tolman were miserable. On a rainy day, Senna finally proved his strength. It was at the Monaco circuit, and he won the second place. This is also the best achievement in tolman's team history.
The next year, 1985, the more powerful Lotus team recruited Senna. On April 2 1 day of that year, Senna won the first sub-station championship in her life at the East O'Rear Circuit.
1988, after three years in Lotus, Senna went to McLaren for better development. This season, McLaren was very successful, winning 15 in 16 races, and Senna became the champion of the year for the first time. 1990 and 199 1, Senna won the annual championship twice.
In the next two years, the situation took a turn for the worse, and Honda no longer provided engines for McLaren. 1994, Senna had to switch to Williams. The best driver plus the best team, the champion must be Senmore. However, Senna's luck is too bad. In the first two races, she slipped off the track once and crashed once.
It was against this background that 1 May, 19941day, he drove on the imola circuit and never came back.
basis
Fortunately, no one can still influence our society many years after his death like Senna.
Senna has always believed that a good family atmosphere and early education have influenced his life. So when he grows up, he uses all available resources to create a beautiful environment for children, especially those poor children.
1In February, 1994, two famous Brazilian painters, with the support of Senna, created a comic play set in Senna's childhood. The protagonist is Sen Ningjin. Before Senna's death, the comic play was not finished. But he has stated that all copyright income will be donated to UNICEF. At present, 12 companies around the world have purchased the copyright of this comic drama.
Shortly after his death, the Senna Foundation named after him was established in England. They get a share of profits from the sales of various products authorized by Senna. The first donation was in June, 1994, 10. TAG Heuer grandly launched "Senna 6000" and promised to donate 500 Swiss francs to the Senna Foundation for every "Senna 6000" sold. In the past ten years, this company has successively launched several Senna watches, each of which must be the most expensive watch in this series, because they always abide by the agreement with Senna-"the best quality".
Today, the Senna Foundation has been receiving donations from all walks of life, and at the same time, it is constantly helping those teenagers at the bottom of society to realize their lofty ideals. Now it is headquartered in Brazil and has branches in Britain and Japan.
driver
The death of Senna is the watershed of F 1 security.
A series of safety measures were put in a more important position by Bernie, the head of F 1. For example, modifying dangerous corners, strengthening drivers' helmets, inventing special safety belts to prevent neck injuries, limiting the maximum speed and so on.
In the current F 1 race, the driver's skill has become a secondary factor, and the performance of the car has played a decisive role.
Ferrari was invincible in the first three races this year because of the strength of F2004. Schumacher, the king of cars, admitted that it would be impossible for me to win the championship if I were minardi.
With the progress of science and technology, in F 1 racing car, people have gradually become a part of wood. People are safe. After Senna, F 1 None of the drivers crashed into the end of their lives on the track.
But from another point of view, there are fewer passionate scenes in times like Senna. Is this joy or sadness?
postscript
Some people died, but he is still alive.
The Tambrero bend in imola has already been transformed, but the red wall is always full of flowers that people have piled up gently; In front of the tomb of Senna on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, many people from all over the world come to mourn the car god every year.
16 1 grand prix, 4 1 champion, 65 pole positions and 3 annual champions-most of Senna's track records have been surpassed by later generations. However, his spirit is so unattainable: perseverance, perseverance, forge ahead and fearlessness.