49 moments

  1. Birth at Pro-Matre Maternity Hospital

    · Pro-Matre Maternity Hospital, Santana, São Paulo, Brazil

    Senna was born in the Santana district of São Paulo. Coordinates represent the Santana neighbourhood because the historical hospital site's exact geolocation is uncertain.

  2. First kart racing at Interlagos

    · Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), São Paulo, Brazil

    First kart racing at Interlagos
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    Senna began kart racing at Interlagos at age 13, beginning his competitive motorsport career in São Paulo. The article’s karting section is dated 1973–1980; only year precision is supported.

  3. Graduation from Colégio Rio Branco

    · Colégio Rio Branco, Higienópolis, São Paulo, Brazil

    Senna completed his secondary education at Colégio Rio Branco in Higienópolis, São Paulo.

  4. Move to Eaton for Formula Ford

    · Eaton, Norwich, England, United Kingdom

    Move to Eaton for Formula Ford
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    Senna relocated to Eaton, near Norwich, to pursue an open-wheel racing career in Britain.

  5. Williams test at Donington Park

    · Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom

    During a Williams test, Senna completed 40 laps at Donington Park and was faster than the other drivers, including reigning champion Keke Rosberg. Only year precision is supported by the cited biography text.

  6. Macau Formula Three Grand Prix victory

    · Guia Circuit, Macau

    Senna won the inaugural Macau Formula Three Grand Prix for West Surrey Racing.

  7. World Sportscar Championship appearance

    · Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

    Senna competed in the Nürburgring round of the World Sportscar Championship, driving a Porsche 956 for New-Man Joest Racing. The cited biography supports year but not a more precise date.

  8. Formula One debut

    · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Senna made his Formula One debut for Toleman at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The circuit was subsequently demolished; coordinates represent its former site in Jacarepaguá.

  9. First Formula One point

    · Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Midrand, South Africa

    Senna finished sixth at Kyalami, scoring his first Formula One World Championship point.

  10. Wet-weather breakthrough at Monaco

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    In the rain-shortened Monaco Grand Prix, Senna rose from 13th on the grid to second place before the race was stopped.

  11. First Formula One victory

    · Autódromo do Estoril, Estoril, Portugal

    Senna took pole position, fastest lap, and his first Formula One victory in wet conditions at Estoril.

  12. Belgian Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium

    Senna won at Spa-Francorchamps for Lotus, his second World Championship race victory.

  13. Spanish Grand Prix victory

    · Circuito de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain

    Senna won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez in a Lotus-Renault.

  14. Detroit Grand Prix victory

    · Detroit Street Circuit, Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Senna won the Detroit Grand Prix and began his practice of carrying the Brazilian flag after victories.

  15. First Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Senna won at Monaco, the first of his record six victories in the principality.

  16. Second Detroit Grand Prix victory

    · Detroit Street Circuit, Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Senna won the Detroit Grand Prix for a second consecutive season in the Lotus 99T.

  17. San Marino Grand Prix victory

    · Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    San Marino Grand Prix victory
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    Senna won the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola during his first championship season with McLaren. The circuit is now named Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.

  18. Canadian Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

    Senna won the Canadian Grand Prix at Montréal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

  19. British Grand Prix victory

    · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

    Senna won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for McLaren-Honda.

  20. Hungarian Grand Prix victory

    · Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary

    Senna won the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring during his first title-winning season.

  21. Japanese Grand Prix victory and first title

    · Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Mie, Japan

    Senna won at Suzuka and secured his first Formula One World Drivers’ Championship.

  22. San Marino Grand Prix victory

    · Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Senna won at Imola as he opened the 1989 season with a championship lead. The linked event chronology establishes the race date; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  23. Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Monaco Grand Prix victory
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    Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix while building an early 1989 championship lead. The linked event chronology establishes the race date; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  24. Mexican Grand Prix victory

    · Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico

    Senna won the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The linked event chronology establishes the race date; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  25. German Grand Prix victory

    · Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Senna won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in the McLaren-Honda. The linked event chronology establishes the race date and circuit; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  26. Belgian Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium

    Senna won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The linked event chronology establishes the race date and circuit; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  27. Spanish Grand Prix victory

    · Circuito de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain

    Senna won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. The linked event chronology establishes the race date and circuit; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  28. United States Grand Prix victory

    · Phoenix Street Circuit, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    United States Grand Prix victory
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    Senna won the season-opening United States Grand Prix on the streets of Phoenix.

  29. Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix during his second championship-winning season.

  30. German Grand Prix victory

    · Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Senna won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim.

  31. Belgian Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium

    Senna won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

  32. Italian Grand Prix victory

    · Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Lombardy, Italy

    Senna won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

  33. Japanese Grand Prix collision and second title

    · Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Mie, Japan

    Senna collided with Alain Prost at Suzuka; Prost's retirement made Senna Formula One World Champion for the second time.

  34. United States Grand Prix victory

    · Phoenix Street Circuit, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Senna won the United States Grand Prix in Phoenix at the start of his third championship season.

  35. First home Grand Prix victory

    · Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), São Paulo, Brazil

    Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos for the first time in his Formula One career.

  36. San Marino Grand Prix victory

    · Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Senna won the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. The circuit is now named Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.

  37. Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position for McLaren-Honda. The event date is established by the linked Grand Prix chronology.

  38. Belgian Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium

    Senna won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

  39. Australian Grand Prix victory and third title

    · Adelaide Street Circuit, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    Senna won the rain-shortened Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide, clinching his third Formula One World Championship.

  40. Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix in the McLaren MP4/7A.

  41. Hungarian Grand Prix victory

    · Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary

    Senna won the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. The linked event chronology establishes the race date and circuit; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  42. Italian Grand Prix victory

    · Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Lombardy, Italy

    Senna won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The linked event chronology establishes the race date and circuit; the biography directly identifies Senna's victory.

  43. Brazilian Grand Prix victory

    · Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), São Paulo, Brazil

    Brazilian Grand Prix victory
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    Senna won his second Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in wet conditions. The linked event chronology establishes the exact race date and circuit.

  44. European Grand Prix victory

    · Donington Park Circuit, Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom

    Senna won the European Grand Prix at Donington Park after overtaking four drivers on the opening lap in changing rain.

  45. Record sixth Monaco Grand Prix victory

    · Circuit de Monaco, Monaco

    Senna achieved his record-breaking sixth Monaco Grand Prix victory.

  46. Japanese Grand Prix victory

    · Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Mie, Japan

    Senna won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, his penultimate Formula One victory.

  47. Final Formula One victory

    · Adelaide Street Circuit, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    Senna won the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide, his 41st and final Formula One victory.

  48. Death pronounced at Maggiore Hospital

    · Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Following the crash, Senna was airlifted to Bologna's Maggiore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

  49. Fatal crash at Imola

    · Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Senna was killed while leading the San Marino Grand Prix after his Williams struck a concrete barrier at the Imola circuit's Tamburello corner.