#0491 Ayrton Senna

Lotus 88, Formula 1

In 1986, turbochargers became essential in Formula 1, it was the era of the most powerful cars ever used in racing. Known as the "Gang of Four", the top four drivers Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna battled each other throughout the season. Shown here is the distinctive livery of the black and gold #12 John Player Special Lotus Renault 98T at speed. Eight podiums helped Senna to a promising fourth place in this season's Drivers' Championship. Senna, who some say was the greatest rider of all time, won three more world championship titles before his untimely death in 1994 at Imola.