“Heroes get remembered but legends never die”- F1 fans remember three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna on his 28th death anniversary

"Heroes get remembered but legends never die"- F1 fans remember three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna on his 28th death anniversary

Ayrton Senna made a huge impact in the world of Formula 1 during his time in the sport, effects of which can be felt to this date. 

Even fans who start watching Formula 1 today, know about Ayrton Senna, a man who tragically lost his life at the 1994 San Marino GP. It’s a testament to just how legendary the Brazilian driver actually is.

Senna made his F1 debut in 1984 for Toleman, and went on to drive for Lotus, McLaren and Williams. His illustrious career saw him win 41 races, and three World Championships.

His crash in Imola left the entire world of motorsports in absolute shock. Several F1 stars and fans idolized him, and couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed. Drivers who race in F1 today, all insist that Senna was in inspiration to all of their racing careers.

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo often recalled how watching Senna win in Adelaide during his childhood, inspired him to become an F1 driver. Meanwhile seven-time Champion Lewis Hamilton also revealed that he identified himself a lot with the late great Senna.

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Wishes and tributes pour in from F1 fans and teams for Ayrton Senna

F1 fans and teams took to social media to pay respects to the legendary driver. The ones who saw him race back in the day share a special connection with the Brazilian driver, and the younger fans feel the impact and legacy he left behind in the sport.

Ayrton Senna will live long in the memory of Formula 1 fans, as one of the greatest to ever grace the sport.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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