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Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna didn’t drive to win. He drove to prove something.

His qualifying laps looked impossible. In the rain, he wasn’t just faster—he was operating in a different reality. Drivers who could compete with anyone else suddenly looked helpless chasing him.

But Senna’s greatness wasn’t clean. His rivalry with Alain Prost pushed both men to the edge, forcing decisions that still divide fans today. Some call him the purest talent Formula 1 ever produced. Others point to the risks he took and the controversies he embraced.

Senna didn’t just win races. He forced everyone else to question their limits.

Ayrton Senna's Rankings

F1 Drivers

Rank: #5 (see rankings)

Win Rate: 43.3%

Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak

Best matchups (highest win rate)

Ayrton Senna vs Fernando Alonso - Wins 100.0% of battles
Ayrton Senna vs Alain Prost - Wins 66.7% of battles
Ayrton Senna vs Kimi Räikkönen - Wins 66.7% of battles

Worst matchups (lowest win rate)

Ayrton Senna vs Michael Schumacher - Loses 100.0% of battles
Ayrton Senna vs Lewis Hamilton - Loses 75.0% of battles
Ayrton Senna vs Sebastian Vettel - Loses 75.0% of battles