Senna remembered in Adelaide

Twenty years after his death, Ayrton Senna is still fondly remembered in Australia

FILE - In this May 31, 1992 file photo, Brazil's pilot Ayrton Senna gives a thumbs up after he won the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix. Italy's Imola circuit is planning to honor the three-time F1 champion on the 20th anniversary of his death. Senna died on May 1, 1994 in an accident while racing in Imola. (AAP via Photo/Gilbert Tourte, File)

The Great Ayrton Senna left quite an impression on fans in Australia, even if he only appeared nine times in the Adelaide Grand Prix.

May 1 marked the anniversary of his tragic death 20 years ago. Senna, widely regarded as the greatest racing driver of all time, died when his car careered off
the Imola track in the early stages of the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, 1994.

He debuted in Australia in 1986 at the Adelaide Grand Prix, and went on to race consecutively until 1993. He won the race for the first time in 1991 after numerous technical difficulties forced him to retire in the 80s.

Senna remembered in Adelaide

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