It’s been almost 40 years to the day since one of motorsport’s greatest talents and personalities claimed his first win, a win that would cement Ayrton Senna’s legacy and lay the foundations for a run of outstanding sporting moments and victories.
Back in 1972, the then two-time Formula One World Driving Champion sat oblivious to all of the distractions surrounding him, as he focused on getting the pole for the 1972 United States Grand Prix.
As I crouched and listened, Jackie displayed all of his amazing intellect as he discussed minute changes to his car’s balance with engineer Derek Gardner.
1982 World Champion Keke Rosberg rotates his Williams FW08C toward my left eye at Turn 7, on his way to taking second at 1983 Detroit Grand Prix after qualifying 12th. Ground effects were banned for 1983 season - replaced with flat bottoms, so every driver had to adjust his driving style to cope with less downforce - except Rosberg.
