Legends Never Die: Bringing Back Senna, Ayrton Senna. The 2020 Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled but other countries such as the UK, Italy and Belgium were and are still listed on the race calendar. In a bid to keep Senna’s legacy and the torch of his athletic gift and prowess alive, on September 1st, 2020, The Bridge Magazine contacted the officials in Brazil and Senna’s family to learn more.
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Legends Never Die:
Ayrton Senna embodied Athletic heroism and a winner’s mindset: he once said: “Wining is all that matters. Everything else is consequence.”
It took 12 years for Michael Schumacher to beat Senna’s record.
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The legendary Brazilian Formula One pilot racing driver, Ayrton Senna, tragically died in Italy on May 1st, 1994 at the pinnacle of his career.
It took 12 years for Michael Schumacher to beat Senna’s record. Best remembered as one of the greatest Formula One racing drivers of all time, and for his wet weather racing capacity, Ayrton Senna da Silva was the three-time Formula One world champion who tragically died aged 34 after his car crashed into a concrete barrier whilst he was leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy.
Money wise, the annual financial report for the Formula One Group, responsible for the promotion of the sport, released by owner Liberty Media, revealed the series’ overall income recently rose by US$1.827 billion.
According to recent statistics, ‘Formula One teams earn in the millions for the top finishing. Ferrari’s recent earning was an average of $208 million from constructors’ championship which include bonus … Ferrari retains the top position with $511.9 million as of winning share in 2019.’
Ferrari, is one of Formula One constructors: Formula One generates billions of USA dollars in terms of revenue. The Bridge MAG. Image
After speaking to a London ticket office spokesperson, the cost of tickets ranges from £100 to £ 5000 depending on the seat and the host country.
Formula One is a global super-sport with races in the five continents.
Unlike football, basketball or tennis, a Formula One Grand Prix is one of the world’s most powerful tourist attractions. Britain’s Independent newspaper recently revealed that F1’s 21 races were seen by 390 million viewers on television last year making it one of the world’s most-watched annual sports series.
As the saying goes, where huge financial interest, investment, profit, elitism and success are at stake, the shadow of jealousy, back-stabbing, discrimination, snubbing and exclusion lurks.
Legends Never Die:
Ayrton Senna, pictured, training in wet weather. Best remembered as one of the greatest Formula One racing drivers of all time, and for his wet weather racing capacity.
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There is little surprise that conspiracy theorists, some fans, and rumour-mongers were prompt to accuse the Italian prosecutor and the Williams team over Senna’s death.
Fans and conspiracy theorists were unhappy about the manslaughter trial case following the death of Ayrton Senna being suspended by the prosecutor because time had run out to press charges under the terms of a statute of limitations.
Legends Never Die:
In 1981, when the late Formula One legend started to compete in Europe, he won the English Formula 1600 Championship. Silva is a very common name in Brazil. In a bid to avoid mistake over his identity Senna decided to use his mother’s maiden name, ‘Senna.’
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It is believed that Senna’s accident was related to a slight modification to the steering position to accommodate Senna more comfortably in the cockpit of the Williams. This crucial technical detail resulted in Patrick Head, the Williams team’s technical director, and his then chief designer, Adrian Newey, being charged with manslaughter…
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Our editorial – mostly known for its objectivity, optimistic and unbiased views is willing to share with … the rest of the world seven crucial pieces of information that could bring to light things associated with Ayrton Senna’s death and Brazil’s withdrawal from the 2020 Grand Prix racing calendar….
Ayrton Senna pictured, looking up towards the sky. Brazilian Grand Prix 2020 would have been another way of commemorating the late legend, it would have reignited his eternal flame in Brazils heart of their car racing hero.
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Senna’s funeral was broadcast live on Brazilian TV and the government declared three days of national mourning.
Ayrton Senna in his race car waving the Brazilian Flag :
It is believed that the late legend was a patriot at heart, a philanthropist, a genuinely good hearted person.
In early 1994, Ayrton Senna confided in his sister a plan to create a charitable organisation, one that would invest in social programs and education across Brazil. Senna had a dream to see every child and youth receive quality education.
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The Brazilian officials describe Senna as “A wonderful human being…
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