Born: 21 March 1960 · Died: 1 May 1994 · Age at death: 34
How old was Ayrton Senna when he died?
Ayrton Senna died aged 34. He was born on 21 March 1960 and died on 1 May 1994.
Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One world titles with McLaren and died at Imola in 1994
Did you know?He was a devoutly religious man who often spoke of his faith and privately donated millions of pounds to children's charities.
Quick facts
Date of birth21 March 1960
Date of death1 May 1994
Age at death34
Cause of deathTraumatic brain injury
NationalityBrazilian
Birthplacematernity hospital of São Paulo, Brazil
OccupationFormula One driver, racing automobile driver, businessperson
Editor's Take:
Ayrton Senna is remembered by many as the greatest Formula One driver ever. He grew up in a wealthy São Paulo family and started karting at four. He reached F1 in 1984 and soon showed staggering speed, especially in the rain. At McLaren his rivalry with Alain Prost became one of sport's most bitter feuds. He won the world championship in 1988, 1990 and 1991. He set 65 pole positions. He died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in May 1994, aged 34. Brazil declared three days of national mourning.
Ayrton Senna da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese:; 21 March 1960 – 1 May 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver and philanthropist who competed in Formula One from 1984 to 1994.
