![]() ![]() “He was the Brazilian who went abroad and did better than the Europeans.” Senna’s sudden death at the San Marino Grand Prix 20 years ago did more than shock the entire country. “He was the Brazilian who made it,” said Galvao Bueno, the voice of F1 in Brazilian television and Senna’s close friend. He personified pride and patriotism.Įvery time he pulled the country’s green-and-yellow flag to celebrate his victories on the track, Brazilians rejoiced back home with another triumph by the local hero succeeding abroad.Īt a time when Brazil’s national team had few victories to celebrate on the football field and the country endured political and economic turmoil, it was Senna who gave Brazilians reason to cheer. To Brazilians, Senna was more than a great sports idol. ![]() When hundreds of thousands of people lined up for hours just to take a final glimpse of Senna’s body before his funeral, they were paying tribute to more than a three-time Formula One champion. It’s something only someone like Pele can relate to in the country of football. SAO PAULO: Brazil’s adoration of Ayrton Senna transcends sports. ![]()
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