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Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna Mclaren MP4-4 was set for victory when he collided with Jean Louis Schlesser Williams on lap 50 of the race
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Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna Mclaren MP4-4 was set for victory when he collided with Jean Louis Schlesser Williams on lap 50 of the race
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Mclaren MP4-4 was set for victory when he collided with Jean Louis Schlesser (FRA) Williams on lap 50 of the race. He was classified in tenth position and was the only GP of the year McLaren did not win.
Italian Grand Prix, Rd 12, Monza, Italy, 11 September 1988
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In this print from the Italian Grand Prix in 1988, we witness a moment of great disappointment for Ayrton Senna and McLaren. The image freezes the intense action as Senna's iconic McLaren MP4-4 collides with Jean Louis Schlesser's Williams on lap 50 of the race. Senna, who was poised for victory, had his dreams shattered in an instant. As their cars clashed on the historic Monza circuit, hopes were dashed and hearts sank. Despite his immense skill and determination, fate had dealt him a cruel blow that day. Classified in tenth position after the incident, it was a bitter pill to swallow for both Senna and McLaren. This unfortunate collision marked the only Grand Prix of that year where McLaren failed to emerge victorious. The photograph captures more than just a crash; it encapsulates raw emotion within its frame. From inside Senna's cockpit, we can almost feel his frustration and disbelief at what has transpired before him. Decades later, this image serves as a reminder of how unpredictable motorsport can be - one moment you are soaring towards triumph, and the next you find yourself grappling with defeat. It is a testament to Ayrton Senna's resilience that he bounced back from such setbacks to become one of Formula One's greatest legends ever known.
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