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It is 30 years since Ayrton Senna was killed, with celebrations of his life and career taking place throughout 2024.
Pirelli commemorates the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death by introducing special podium caps and a pole position award for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Tributes and celebrations honoring Senna have been ongoing throughout 2024, culminating on May 1st, the date marking three decades since the legendary racer’s tragic demise during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. McLaren paid homage to Senna by sporting a ‘Senna livery’ in Monaco, the track where he achieved a remarkable six victories, a record that still stands. Senna, a three-time world champion, clinched the Brazilian GP twice in his illustrious career, notably in 1991 when his car got stuck in sixth gear and also in 1993. Pirelli’s choice to feature the Brazilian national colors on the podium caps, adorned with the Senna logo, underscores their tribute to the iconic driver, with the pole position award auction set to benefit the Senna Institute.
