Remembering The Legend - Ayrton Senna 30th Anniversary Tribute

30 years on from the tragic death of Ayrton Senna, we take a look back at the legendary driver's life, both on and off the track, with photography throughout his career.

Stay tuned to Autosport's YouTube and Podcast platforms for the first episode of the James Allen on F1 podcast, where the first episode includes interviews with Manish Pandey, the writer of 2010's Senna film, as well as Bianca Senna, Ayrton's niece and CEO of Senna Brand US.

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[kenkenkara]

30 years since that accident...
still remember that it was midnight in Japan when Senna ascended to heaven...
Senna loved Japanese fans and HONDA
thanks so much
You will forever shine in the hearts of F1 fans around the world.

[hermansales]

His helmet, his colors, are so so emblematic...

[andradejurk]

Ayrton was a citizen of the world, a complex human being. An extraordinary driver who would certainly have many world championships. Let us celebrate his life and his legacy. Regards from Brazil.

[davidacave]

I simply can't believe that it has been 30 years since his passing. Senna's legendary skill and driving got me interested in Formula One. To me, as an 18 year-old in 1990, Senna, Prost, Mclaren and Honda will forever be my glory days of F1. RIP to Ayrton Senna; the Greatest Of All Time. I love this tribute by Autosport. No words, because the grief and reverance we continue to hold for him are still beyond description.

[czvitoria]

The real LENGEND, the BEST EVER, I miss this guy so much, a true CHAMPION, there will never be another one like him.🖤

[luismartepr]

I don’t think the world of Motorsport or F1 will ever get over Senna lost. I feel like in our minds we love him so much we still keep him alive forever cause we still 30 yrs later hurt by the way we lost him. The perfect driver. The human being. God gave us Senna to see what perfection was on track. Someone who gave 110% of himself to the racing world.

[lucianaletilic]

30 years passed so quickly. Rest in peace, Legend. 🙏🏻🕯️🏎️

[aquicktake]

I know you're still winning up there Ayrton. Drive on.

[farrelsw]

I remember watching this race as a 14 year old. I loved formula 1 and Senna was my favourite racer at the time. I was saddened at Ratzenberger the previous day. When I saw him crash, I said I hope he will be ok. When I saw the helicopter, I was saying a prayer in hopes that he will make it and I knew it was serious. I was in tears when I watched the 8 o clock news and heard of his passing. I was in shock because he was a legend and he passed on. I was devastated. RIP to Senna and Ratzenberger.

[Ire-yfxe]

RIP Ayrton Senna: You will never be forgotten.
🙏🖤🙏

[jameslawson]

Senna a true legend... One of the greatest F1 driver... he will always be in our memory!!!

[augusto]

Will never be forgotten... proud to be brazilian... our eternal idol

[mattbowers]

Ayrton.... we miss you so much.... rest in peace eternal champion.

[thecentralscrutinizer]

Senna in the 99T winning in Detroit 1987 is one of my favorite memories

[ArnoldLayne]

It's impossible not to cry on that date. For every F1 lover, you know that it was on that day that the best driver of all time died. But, for me, May 2nd was worse. It took a day for me to face the reality that Ayrtpn Senna had died. One of the worst days of my life. R.I.P. Senna, you have no idea how much we miss you....

[HTH]

I don’t think I’ve experienced a day in the last 30 years where I haven’t thought about Ayrton. Such was the man ❤

[AlanpittsSa]

Can’t believe it’s been so long. We are all lucky to have had the man that was ayrton

[DC_]

What a legend. What a man. He was the heart and soul of F1 for me and I stopped watching the sport after he died. RIP. Senna Sempre.

[thatguyfromcetialphaV]

'He's not dead, as long as we remember him.' - Dr. McCoy, Star Trek II

[renandasilvasantos]

Visitei o túmulo dele dia 21 de março, moro no mesmo local onde ele nasceu e passou sua infância e adolescência, minha família toda assim como todos brasileiros somos fãs incondicional de Ayrton, e posso afirmar que parece que foi ontem, parece que foi uma pessoa da minha família que se foi, dói muito mas muito obrigado a todos que mantém vivo o legado dele. Pra sempre Senna ❤🙏