A Lada for Senna!
31. Jul 2022
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Unusual, to say the least. Have a good look at the picture above: Yes, it is indeed the great Ayrton Senna, recognising the Hungaroring in a modest Lada, ahead of the 1986 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
It was the first-ever Formula One race to be held behind the Iron Curtain. The race was notable for the fantastic battle between fierce Brazilian rivals Nelson Piquet in his Williams-Honda and Ayrton Senna (who had started from pole position) in his Lotus-Renault.
Piquet, after an unsuccessful attempt on the previous lap, succeeded to pass the Lotus driver around the outside and in opposite lock, in a very audacious and risky move (picture below), to win the race.
Categories:
Formula 1, Hungaroring, Hungary Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Team Lotus, Williams, Lotus, Renault, Williams, Honda, Brazil, 1986
Source: DR
