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Ayrton Senna was considered one of the best racers in the world he had won three Formula One championships before his tragic death in 1994. Let’s find out more about his net worth, records, personal life and much more.

Ayrton Senna (DailyMail)

Ayrton Senna Facts

Birth Place Sao Paulo, Brazil
Father’s Name Theodoro Silva
Mother’s Name Neyde Silva
Star Sign Aries
Net Worth $200 Million 
Salary $1m
Death1 May 1994
Date of Birth 21 March 1960
Height (cm) 175 cm
Weight (kg) 77 Kg
Nationality Brazilian
F1 Debut 1984
Teams Toleman, Lotus, Williams and McLaren
F1 Race Wins 41
F1 Pole Positions 65
F1 Championship Wins 3

Ayrton Senna Net Worth

Senna was one of the greatest racers ever. At the time of his death he had a net worth of estimated $200 million. Which in today’s time amounts to upwards of $350 million adjusting inflation.

At the peak of his career Senna was earning roughly $1 million per race. Ayrton senna has also earned more than $100 million from F1 racing. He was one of the richest F1 drivers in the 90s. Find out the Top 50 Richest F1 Drivers Of All Time.

Ayrton Senna Formula One career

The Brazilian driver started his Formula One journey with Toleman Racing in 1984. Senna made his debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix. In his first year itself he was on the podium 3 times. In just a year with Toleman Senna decided to call it quits and went to Lotus Racing in 1985 which was a much better team. In his first year with Lotus he achieved his first ever podium finish and also ended the season 4th in the drivers championship.

Ayrton Senna in his car (Guardian)

In 1987, he decided to move on to new adventure and McLaren. In his second year at McLaren he won his first ever World Championship. In that season Senna won 15 out of the 16 races.

Senna also went on to win the 1990 and 1991 World Championship and became a racing icon. In 1994 he decided to move to Williams racing. In Senna’s third race with Williams he crashed and was not able to survive the accident.

Ayrton Senna Personal Life

Senna was born to Theodoro and Neyde Silva on 23rd March 1960. Senna started racing at the age of four when his father brought him a go kart. He would go on to compete regularly in karting championships. Senna moved to England in 1982 to pursue a career in racing.  Just two years later in 1984, Senna got his first break and was signed by Toleman Racing to compete in the Formula One.

The Brazilian’s life unexpectedly ended when in he crashed at 235 km/hr during the San Marino Grand Prix. Senna was married to Lilian se Souza in 1981 but the couple got divorced in 1983.

Ayrton Senna car crash in 1994 (SportsKeeda)

Senna was huge in charitable activities. After his death in 1994 it was discovered that Senna had donated roughly $400 million (Inflation adjusted) to support poor children in Brazil and paid for their education.

Ayrton Senna FAQs

What is the date of birth of Ayrton Senna? 
Ayrton Senna was born on March, 21 1960. 
What is the net worth of Ayrton Senna? 
Ayrton Senna has a net worth of $200 million and the inflation rate will be more than $350 million
Does Ayrton Senna have any children? 
Ayrton Senna had no children
What is the nationality of Ayrton Senna? 
Ayrton Senna was of Brazilian nationality. 
Where was Ayrton Senna born? 
Ayrton Senna was born in Sao Paulo Brazil
Who was the wife of Ayrton Senna
Lili de Souza
How many F1 titles has Ayrton Senna won? 
Ayrton Senna has three won F1 titles. 
What were the teams that Ayrton Senna raced for? 
Ayrton Senna has driven for Williams racing, McLaren, Toleman and Lotus Racing
When did Ayrton Senna make his F1 debut? 
Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut in 1984

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