And yet, in the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix, he stopped during Friday qualifying to help Erik Comas who had suffered a huge accident. Quite simply, he could be a ruthless opponent. On one hand he would often overtake competitors, placing his car on the track in such a way that his opponents would either have to move to avoid him, thereby letting him past, or hold their line and inevitably crash. The Brazilian was a complex man, sometimes displaying contradictory traits. Senna had a keen eye for detail, providing incredible feedback to his team, relaying every subtle nuance about the track surface and how the car behaved. When cornering, he braked later and for less time than every other driver and on exiting the bend, he began stabbing the throttle sooner than his competitors. In-car footage reveals he drove each lap to its maximum potential. Other drivers talked about being in awe of his ability, often talking about his means of making a car “dance” on the track, especially around corners. His commitment to his sport and, specifically, winning, surpassed everything in his life, setting him apart from his rivals. Senna was mentally and physically tougher than his contemporaries. Moreover, when other drivers who competed against Senna, such as Martin Brundle, David Coulthard, Nigel Mansell, John Watson, et al were asked the same question, all of them cited Senna as the best. Interestingly, when Schumacher and Hamilton were asked who they felt was the greatest driver of all time, they both said “Senna” without hesitation. Nevertheless, setting aside mere statistics, a small number of names come to the fore: Fangio, Senna, Schumacher and Hamilton. None of these enhancements were available to Fangio or Senna. Today’s lightweight cars are packed with electronics, possess incredible aerodynamic and mechanical grip, semi-automatic gearboxes, ingenious suspension and super-sticky tyres.

Like many areas of life, Formula One has witnessed change. To answer this question fairly proves very difficult. However, after every race, once the Champagne-soaked podium has dried, talk inevitably turns to ‘who was the greatest driver of all time?’ In recent times, many fans of Formula One have acknowledged Lewis Hamilton’s skill behind the wheel, especially after he secured his sixth World Championship. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019 pays tribute to the legendary racing driver and marks 25 years since his tragic passing. TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019

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