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F1 legend Ayrton Senna was ready to sign for Ferrari, but the move never happened – here’s why
Ayrton Senna, a three-time champion and iconic figure in motorsport, almost moved to Ferrari before joining Williams in 1994, as revealed by an F1 insider. Senna, with 41 grand prix wins and three drivers’ titles, remains a significant influence in modern Formula 1, inspiring stars like Lewis Hamilton. Despite both winning their first titles with McLaren, only Hamilton realized his dream of racing for Ferrari, while Senna came close to joining the Scuderia. Jean Todt, a key figure in F1, disclosed Senna’s desire to drive for Ferrari in the ’90s, even though contractual obstacles prevented the move. Todt, who led Ferrari during their dominant period with Michael Schumacher, considered Senna as a dream driver for the team.
