Button's F1 switch divides opinion Nov 20, 2009
McLaren is one of the greats of world sport, and its achievements and list of past champions read like a who's who of F1 - Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and, of course, my new teammate Lewis Hamilton. I've followed McLaren ever since I was a boy, and it feels unbelievable to finally be a part of it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* F1 champ Button signs for McLaren Nov 19, 2009
The signing means Mercedes-powered McLaren will have two champion drivers for the first time since 1989 when Frances Alain Prost and Brazilian Ayrton Senna formed an explosive pairing at the Woking-based team. It will also be the first time that a team has started the new season with a lineup featuring the most recent two successive world champions and the first pairing of British champions since Graham Hill joined Jim Clark at Lotus in 1968. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ricciardo warms up ahead of F1 test Nov 18, 2009
Brazilian Ayrton Senna won the first F3 race there in 1983 in what his rival, Austrian Gerhard Berger, rated it the race of his life. David Brabham, youngest son of Australia's triple F1 world champion Sir Jack, was victorious at Macau in 1989, pipping a then little-known German, Michael Schumacher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Button fuels speculation of switch to McLaren Nov 15, 2009
If Button were to join, McLaren would then have a line-up of champions for the first time since the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna and France s Alain Prost were at the team in 1989 as well as an all-English pairing. The Guardian website (www. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motorsport: Campos unveil Senna Nov 12, 2009
The Brazilian is the nephew of three-time former champion Ayrton Senna ... Meanwhile, Senna himself has vowed to make a name for himslef in his own right next season, despite being the nephew of the late great Ayrton Senna. (CNN -- International)
Senna carry a huge burden of expectation Nov 2, 2009
I hope he is (quick), because there is unfortunately an unimagineably great expectation on his shoulders, said Williams, who signed triple champion Ayrton Senna from McLaren for the fateful 1994 season ... Ayrton Senna, hailed and mourned as one of the greatest talents the sport has ever seen, died at the age of 34 when he crashed his Williams into a concrete barrier at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Campos Meta bring Senna name back to the track Nov 1, 2009
Triple champion Ayrton Senna, revered and mourned as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, died when he crashed his Williams in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. His 26-year-old nephew was runner-up in the GP2 support series last year and has competed in the Le Mans sportscar series since then. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Oct 31, 2009
A Brazilian official involved in the negotiations said the 26-year-old nephew of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna finalized a deal to race for the Spanish team last weekend ... Before his death on the track in 1994, Ayrton Senna predicted his nephew would one day be an F1 star. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sex and scandal fused under Mosley's F1 reign Oct 22, 2009
He helped set in motion major safety improvements since the death of triple world champion Ayrton Senna in 1994 - the last driver fatality in the sport. Mosley installed cost-cutting measures that allowed F1 development to trickle down to the average driver while also trying to give the sport a greener image with the introduction of bio-fuels. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Piquet pitching F1 work for son Oct 17, 2009
PAYING HOMAGE: World champion Lewis Hamilton said he finally had the chance to realize one of his dreams: To visit the grave of F1 great Ayrton Senna, who died in a 1994 crash at the San Marino Grand Prix ... "I always was a fan of Ayrton Senna and he always inspired me a lot," Hamilton told reporters at a Thursday press conference ... Bruno Senna - nephew of the late Ayrton Senna - said he was talking to three teams about returning in 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa says he wont race in Brazil as precaution Oct 16, 2009
Massas absence at his home race comes as a big disappointment to local fans, who last year saw him come agonisingly close to becoming the first Brazilian F1 champion since the late Ayrton Senna in 1991. Massa won the race, but Lewis Hamilton clinched the title by a single point by passing Timo Glock on the last turn of the last lap. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Leanne returns for another shot at glory after frustrating wait Oct 11, 2009
Past Macau winners include Ayrton Senna in 1983 and Michael Schumacher in 1990, and both were in F1 the next year, while David Coulthard in 1991, Ralf Schumacher in 1995 and Takuma Sato in 2001 are other gents who trotted straight into F1. Australians have done well at the track regarded as one of the toughest anywhere. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rio gets to show off sporting passion Oct 4, 2009
The largest South American country has also won multiple world and Olympic titles in volleyball, there have been Formula One racing legends like Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet and Emerson Fittipaldi. But sports like swimming and tennis remain on the back burner, and the South American giant, whose population now reaches 190 million people, still has a lot to do to become an Olympic power house. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Podium finish vital for F1 business Sep 30, 2009
The late racing legend, Ayrton Senna, was associated with Lotus. Now the Proton group owns Lotus cars, and there will be spillover effects from this venture onto Proton. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Formula one has growth spurt as Lotus rejoins grid Sep 20, 2009
The 20-year-old Australian last weekend clinched the British Formula Three title, previously won by the likes of Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet and Mika Hakkinen, all of whom later won F1 world championships. He is just the fourth Australian to have won the British F3 crown, and the three before him - Tim Schenken in 1968, Dave Walker in 1970 and '71, and David Brabham in 1989 - all went on to secure drives in F1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 entry good timing or big risk? Sep 19, 2009
Between 1958 and 1994, the original Lotus team achieved 73 grand prix wins, 102 pole positions, six drivers world titles and seven constructors crowns from 489 starts, with illustrious names of the calibre of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Sir Stirling Moss, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jochen Rindt, Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet and Mika Hakkinen in its roll call of drivers. Its success track record is mainly linked to founder Colin Chapman, who remained... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Motor Racing: We'll survive Renault fall-out, says F1 boss Sep 18, 2009
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In Formula One nice guys sometimes do finish first Sep 15, 2009
Now that Barrichello is racing to win - showing "my true me" as he says - it would be gratifying to see him become Brazil's first world champion since his mentor, the late Ayrton Senna, retained the title in 1991. But the head says that Button is too experienced and too composed to crack now. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Monza memories Sep 14, 2009
All the great Formula One world champions have won at Monza -- Schumacher five times, Fangio three, Prost three and Jackie Stewart and Ayrton Senna have both won there twice. For all the attraction of Formula One's growing band of new circuits, it's places like Monza that get motor sport enthusiasts pulses racing. (CNN -- International)
Briatore rages, Mosley pessimistic about uncovering leaks Sep 14, 2009
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Liuzzi confident on F1 return Sep 12, 2009
One of his favorite races was the 1991 Spanish Grand Prix which involved a classic wheel to wheel tussle between Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna. His hero. (CNN -- International)
* F1: Raikkonen holds off Fisichella to win Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
Raikkonen joined Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Jim Clark as the only drivers to triumph at Spa on at least four occasions. Ferrari have now won five of the last seven races in Belgium. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Raikkonen wins F1's Belgian GP for 4th time Aug 31, 2009
Raikkonen and Fisichella both pitted with 13 laps to go, with the Ferrari nursing a 1-second advantage, but Raikkonen managed to pull out quicker and held to join Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Jim Clark as the only drivers to triumph at Spa on at least four occasions. Ferrari has won five of the last seven races in Belgium. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Young Aussie Ricciardo gets F1 test Aug 26, 2009
Winners of the F3 crown who went on to F1 and world title glory include the legendary Ayrton Senna, fellow Brazilians Emerson Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet Senior, Finn Mika Hakkinen, and British legends Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark. Ricciardo's five wins this season are as many as last year's champion, Spaniard Jaime Alguersuari, who made his F1 debut at last month's Hungarian GP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Massa praises hospital Aug 19, 2009
"Thanks to the professional excellence and the kindness (of the staff), this story has had a good ending," Goncalves said at the event, noting the shock felt in Brazil after the fatal accident of Ayrton Senna in 1994. "All of Brazil could relax that Felipe Massa was in good hands," he added. (iAfrica.com)
If the Schu fits, the prancing horsemen will no doubt be happy towear it Aug 2, 2009
The last man to die in an F1 car was Ayrton Senna in May, 1994. But even in solidly constructed V8 Supercars, drivers can take a fatal hit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1's great showman returns Jul 30, 2009
But the records speak for themselves and Schumacher will be remembered for his competitive instincts, his professionalism, his fitness and his relentless run of successes in the era that followed the 1994 death of Brazilian Ayrton Senna who was, arguably, the man who introduced bruising and aggressive tactics to the tracks of Formula One. Schumacher's catalogue of alleged misdemeanours included a collision in Adelaide at the 1994 Australian Grand Prix where Briton Damon Hill was forced to retire... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motorsport: Schumacher might replace Massa Jul 29, 2009
Formula One's safety record has improved dramatically in recent years, with the last fatality in 1994 when the legendary Brazilian Ayrton Senna crashed at Imola. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
NATIONAL VIGIL: Massa's wife unites Brazil in prayer Jul 28, 2009
In 1994, three-time F1 champion and fellow Brazilian Ayrton Senna crashed and died at Imola. His death put the country into a prolonged state of national mourning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Massa's condition improving, says Hungary govt Jul 27, 2009
The accident, which is likely to rule Massa out of the next few races, brought back grim memories of the crash that killed compatriot and triple champion Ayrton Senna at Imola in 1994 and led to renewed concerns about safety. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Questions over safety after Massa's life-threatening crash Jul 27, 2009
"Things happen for a reason and I think this is the second message. Imola was a message," said Barrichello in reference to 1994's San Marino GP, where three-time champion Ayrton Senna died from a nearly identical accident as fellow Brazilian Massa. Barrichello himself was knocked unconscious at that race after a dramatic crash that flipped his Jordan car. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
RENAULT BANNED: Tire infraction costs French team Jul 27, 2009
Though no F1 driver has died on track since former champion Ayrton Senna crashed at Imola 15 years ago, drivers are well aware of the ever-present dangers. "As long as we race with open cockpits, our heads are always in the worst place and the first place that's going to be hit if there's something flying around," said , Massa's teammate. (USA Today -- Sports)
Massa satisfactory after life-threatening accident Jul 26, 2009
No F1 driver has died on the track since three-time champion Ayrton Senna s crash at Imola 15 years ago. The accident was also reminiscent of Heikki Kovalainen s high-speed crash at last year s Spanish GP, when the McLaren driver sped into a wall. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ferrari's Massa 'stable' Jul 26, 2009
"I don't believe in coincidences in life. Things happen for a reason and I think this is the second message. Imola (in 1994 when Ayrton Senna was killed) was a message. "The cars were improved. Unfortunately we lost a boy (Surtees), which is tremendously sad. (iAfrica.com)
Formuka One racers will be showcased at Lime Rock this weekend May 20, 2009
The greatest names of the sport, including Mario Andretti, Ayrton Senna, Dan Gurney, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Michael Schumacher all developed and affirmed their talent racing in Formula One. And they drove cars which were much faster than anything else around any given race track. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Circuit honours Hamilton a year after racism row May 9, 2009
Others already honoured are the late Ayrton Senna, Ferraris seven-times champion Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell and Australian motorcycling great Mick Doohan. So too is local hero and double champion Fernando Alonso, Hamiltons former team-mate whose fans were blamed for the abuse after the Spaniard fell out with McLaren management in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One Safety Barriers and Run... May 8, 2009
Major accidents in recent years, like the ones suffered by Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger in 1994 and the high frontal impacts of Michael Schumacher at the 1999 British GP and Eddie Irvine and Luciano Burti s crash at Spa in 2001 helped spur on the movement to improve the run off areas at all tracks ... " The problem with gravel traps were that they did not provide for the vehicle to be able to slow down and either would just have the vehicle slide over it or in some events make the car... (Suite101.com)
Lewis to eat dust - a good thing, too Mar 29, 2009
The chance to run Juan Pablo Montoya in an F1 car was too good to pass up for a team owner who missed out on Michael Schumacher and, but for a tragically brief association, Ayrton Senna. So Button was bumped off to Benetton, the first in a sequence of unfortunate events that, bar 2004 when he finished third in the championship with 10 podium finishes, have drained the momentum from his racing career. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Panelbeaters: Webber's team to protest rivals Mar 26, 2009
" The issue surfaced at the start of pre-season testing and initially involved Toyota and Williams but intensified when the new Brawn GP cars arrived and began topping the time sheets, culminating in Jenson Button being named the bookmakers' favourite to win the Australian GP. FIA declined to intervene, with president Max Mosley reportedly saying the issue rests with race stewards in Melbourne. Mosley said the matter might eventually be settled in FIA's court of appeal. Elsewhere, seven-time... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Formula One Edition part two: The drivers Mar 26, 2009
After Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, I never saw a driver so full of talent. From my point of view, his battle for the future will be against Sebastian Vettel, the Schumi clone. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Massa wants to win more than sympathy Mar 18, 2009
The 27-year-old starts the new campaign in Australia next week as many people's sentimental favourite to take the final step and become his country's first Formula One world champion since the late Ayrton Senna in 1991. Massa won more races than McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in 2008 but missed out by a single point after a cliffhanger final race in Brazil that saw the Briton gain the place he needed on the last corner of the last lap. (International Herald Tribune)
Major F1 rule changes Mar 18, 2009
Nelson Piquet of Brazil would have lost all three of his titles, Stirling Moss would have become the first British world champion, and Ayrton Senna would have won the 1989 title, giving the legendary Brazilian four consecutive wins between 1988 and 1991. Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has welcomed the new rules. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton faces another big challenge Mar 17, 2009
The club of those who did numbers only eight members and is a roll-call of some of the sport's greatest names -- Italian Alberto Ascari, Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio, Australian Jack Brabham, France's Alain Prost, Brazilian Ayrton Senna, Finland's Mika Hakkinen, Germany's Michael Schumacher and Spain's Fernando Alonso. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
* Ferraris Raikkonen sets fastest time in Formula One testing Mar 12, 2009
Brawn confirmed that chief executive Nick Fry would stay on with the team, while Barichello said he hadnt spoken to Bruno Senna since being picked over the nephew of the late three-time champion Ayrton Senna to partner Jenson Button this season. It is sheer coincidence that we ended up after the same place at the same time, Barichello said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ferrari's Raikkonen posts best time in F1 testing Mar 11, 2009
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen tests fastest at Barcelona - Racing - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Honda agrees to transfer F1 ownership to Brawn Mar 6, 2009
Barichello earned the nod to partner Button for the fourth straight year over GP2 racer Bruno Senna, nephew of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna. Brawn also said that F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and the Formula One Teams Association had played a big supporting role in helping secure the deal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Honda Formula One team to become Brawn GP in takeover Mar 6, 2009
Barichello was picked to partner Button for the fourth straight year over the GP2 racer Bruno Senna, nephew of the late Ayrton Senna, a three-time world champion. "The vast experience and knowledge that both drivers bring to our team will prove invaluable as we aim to get up to speed in the shortest possible time to be ready for the first race of the season in Melbourne," Brawn said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
F1's Honda reaches agreement with Brawn Mar 6, 2009
Barichello earned the nod to partner Button for the fourth straight year over GP2 racer Bruno Senna, nephew of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna. The vast experience and knowledge that both drivers bring to our team will prove invaluable as we aim to get up to speed in the shortest possible time to be ready for the first race of the season in Melbourne, Brawn said of the two drivers, who have combined to race a total of 423 GP races. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The curious case of Jenson Button, the man whose salary is stuck inreverse Feb 28, 2009
Button will be joined on the grid by either Rubens Barrichello or fellow Brazilian Bruno Senna, the nephew of Ayrton Senna, who tested for the team last northern autumn. The latter is the more likely since he would be better placed to attract sponsorship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Honda hits a wall Feb 25, 2009
Their engines have also been behind dozens of victories by stars such as world champions Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
No Honda saviour yet Feb 20, 2009
England s Jenson Button and rookie Bruno Senna, nephew of three-time former champion Ayrton Senna, were considered the likely drivers should a buy-out occur in time to have the team ready for the 2009 season opener in Australia on March 29. The team would also need to find an engine supplier, with Mercedes considered the most likely candidate. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Grand prix bridge to come down Feb 12, 2009
Page last updated at 02:04 GMT, Thursday, 12 February 2009. Donington Park last hosted a grand prix in 1993. (BBC News -- UK)
Sixty Years of Formula One Feb 8, 2009
Greats such as Juan Manual Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher to name a few ... The biggest names in Formula One in recent memory must of course are Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. (Suite101.com)
