LIVE: Sebastian Vettel Drives Senna's Historic 1993 McLaren MP4/8

In a fitting homage to one of motorsport’s legends, Sebastian Vettel is set to pilot the iconic 1993 McLaren MP4/8, once driven by Ayrton Senna, during a special demonstration at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix held at Imola

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[AmberFerrariGirl]

Ayrton Senna 💚💛💙
Roland Ratzenberger ❤🤍❤
THANK YOU Seb Vettel 🖤❤💛
With love from Italy 💚🤍❤

[Boosted_C]

Whoever’s idea this was, thank you. Seriously cool.

[Jojoeatrer]

Vettel fullfiled what Senna had planned for a victory in Imola 1994: Waving an Austrian flag after the race. To see this happening with the yellow helmet, in a Senna driven car, gave me goosebumps.

[gengen]

German man riding a British race car with a Japanese engine remembering about the legacy of a legend from Brazil at an Italian racetrack, what a beautiful world we live in

[AnonymousOneOne]

30 years and not forgotten, forever the King of Formula 1.

There will never be another Senna.

[dracalves]

Dear Sebastian Vettel! You made several people cry in Brazil, including myself! What an incredible tribute! Thank you!

[Sebastian-ufvr]

This is another of the coolest things I've ever seen from Seb. And the fact they brought the Brazilian but also the Austrian flag was so nice and heartbreaking. Respect to Seb, to Roland and Ayrton. Those three have become truly icons on history of F1.

[rodrigocastro]

That sound, that helmet, and that outstanding car. And yet, closer to the end of the lap I was literally fast forwarding only to listen to Seb's remarks. And boy he did not disappoint. Seb was the person to honor them, can't think of anyone better for this task. Thank you, sir.

[diogosousa]

As a brazilian f1 fan, this brought tears to my eyes, thank you very much for this tribute. Senna will be remembered forever 🏎🏎🏎🏎

[Ruylopez]

To wave both flags was a fitting tribute to both men, a terrible weekend, a wonderful car and period in F1, by a worthy ambassador of the sport.

[Redskies]

Oh man he carried a flag for Ratzenberger as well. Such a moment.

[scottburkettmichael]

He is so classy, respectful, and has brought all of us fond and bittersweet memories of possibly the greatest driver of all time. Thank you, Seb.

[hideki]

I was there in Ímola today... It was incredible!!! I'm Brazilian and to us, Senna is bigger than a Champion, he is a Hero!! Amazing and well deserved homage !!!

[opper]

What a privilege to witness my first GP ever on this occasion. The entire grandstand I was on was completely silent in this moment. Truly moving

[prodigalson]

Senna and this car was the reason I fell in love with Formula 1 as a kid

[setsukasakurazuka]

Thank you Seb, from the bottom of my heart. Seeing both men remembered and watching you wave the Austrian flag, metaphorically finishing what Ayrton wanted to do but couldn't, was a particularly touching moment in a sea of emotions.

[Pablo-fzkx]

Sebastian Vettel brought tears to millions of people in Brazil and around the world with this gesture of respect and tribute to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzemberg. Thank you very much Vettel.

[michaelgray]

I went to Imola in 2002 and visited the Monument to Ayrton a truly surreal moment. I have also seen the monument to Ayrton inside the last corner at Estoril in 1996. Well done Seb a fantastic tribute

[williamfence]

Proper car, proper sound, proper driver. Great tribute to the best

[nicholashertzer]

You will be remembered forever Ayrton 🕊