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The unforgotten - special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the National Automobile Museum in Turin

Name: Williams FW16 1994
Brand: Williams

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Created on May 17, 2024

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Daniel Reinhard

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Daniel Reinhard

McLaren MP4/6 (1991) - the last car in which Senna became Formula 1 World Champion - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Your advertising could be placed here: Ayrton Senna's first racing suits, some with self-painted advertising inscription

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One wears red: most of Senna's racing suits wear the McLaren colors

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In chronological order: Senna's last racing suit from his only Williams season at the very back

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Helmets: the basic yellow color was established early on, the decor changed only slightly over the years

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Muse-like assignment of blame: the steering column of a Williams FW16, which most likely caused Senna's fatal accident

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The Grand Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 paid tribute to Ayrton Senna with a special run of some of his racing cars

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Even after 30 years without him: Senna as a larger-than-life heroic figure

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Only the name, but not the driver, can still take to the track at the 2024 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco

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Senna chases Senna: Lotus 97T and McLaren MP4/4 at the 2024 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco

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DAP (1982) - the go-kart that launched Senna's career in Europe - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Lotus 97T (1985) - driven by Thierry Boutsen at the Granx Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Lotus 99T (1987) - Senna finished third in the World Championship behind Piquet and Mansell - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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McLaren MP4/4 (1988) - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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McLaren MP4/4 (1988) - with matching helmet driven by Bruno Senna at the Granx Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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McLaren MP4/6 (1991) - as an eye-catcher in the foyer - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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McLaren MP4/7 (1992) - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 (1984) - Senna's winning car from the 1984 Nürburgring opening race - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Ralt RT3 (1983) - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Ralt RT3 (1983) - in Marlboro colors, driven by Eddie Irvine at the Granx Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Toleman TG184 (1984) - the Hart 415T turbo engine - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Toleman TG184 (1984) - driven by Stefan Johannson at the Granx Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Van Diemen RF81 (1981) - Senna's first formula car, still labeled "A. da Silva" - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Van Diemen RF82 (1982) - driven by Rio Hirakawa at the Granx Prix Historique de Monaco 2024 - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Van Diemen RF82 (1982) - Senna's Formula Ford European champion car - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Williams FW16 (1994) - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Williams FW16 (1994) - with a fatalistic Senna quote behind it - Special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile Torino

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Summary

Three decades have now passed since Ayrton Senna's fatal accident. Nevertheless, the Brazilian is still omnipresent in historic motorsport - perhaps more so than ever in this sad anniversary year. That is why the "Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile" in Turin is hosting the special exhibition "Ayrton Senna Forever" until October 13, which showcases numerous exhibits from his career, from the early days in karts to the fatal Williams FW16.

This article contains the following chapters

Stages of a career
Commemoration in Monaco

Estimated reading time: 4min

Preview (beginning of the article)

On the way to Monte-Carlo for the Grand Prix Historique de Monaco, Ayrton Senna was more present than ever before in the last 30 years. Three decades have now passed since the fatal accident in Imola. Even though his death is long gone, his aura is still present. That is why the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin is currently showing a large special exhibition about the famous Brazilian, in which his suits, helmets and, of course, his cars can be admired. Only the seat of the Toleman TG184 was empty, as the car was already in the pits in Monte-Carlo ready for the Senna parade. Ayrton Senna da Silva (March 21, 1960 - May 1, 1994) began his career in go-karts, where he became South American champion in 1977. He had barely arrived in Europe when he was signed by the Italian kart manufacturer DAP.

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