P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Thirty years on: Why Senna punched Irvine
“Ayrton Senna won the 1993 Japanese Grand Prix in a remarkable performance, despite the dominance of the Williams FW15C that season. Senna’s victory was particularly notable because of his confrontation with Eddie Irvine after the race, which resulted in a physical altercation and punishment from the FIA. Irvine, who was racing in Japanese Formula 3000 at the time, had a chance to compete in the final two F1 races of the season after an impressive showing at the 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours. He secured backing from Cosmo Oil and used his own savings to make up the difference. However, Irvine was initially disappointed with the results during testing, struggling with a difficult car and back pain. Despite this, Irvine’s familiarity with the Suzuka circuit and extensive experience ultimately led to a successful race weekend.”
Source: motorsport
