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In 1993, at Donington Park, one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time, Ayrton Senna, drove his perfect course, 1:18.029. 31 years later, his nephew Bruno driving a McLaren Senna set a new fastest lap time, for production cars, on this track with 1:30.5.

It was a big moment in Formula 1 history, and Senna not only took the win, but set the record lap time. At that time he was driving a McLaren MP4/8 and from the fifth starting position, he reached the first place in the first lap. He decided to show his best. Driving like never before, he managed to overtake all his rivals. He crossed the finish line with a lead of 1 minute and 23 seconds, outpacing all but the runner-up for the entire lap.

The McLaren Senna was produced between 2018 and 2019. It is powered by a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 800 hp (596 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. This 1,198 kg (2,641lbs) heavy car reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). It is equipped with a carbon Monocage III chassis and body panels.

Source: McLaren

On May 1, 1994, at the San Marino Grand Prix, one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers, the Brazilian race driver Ayrton Senna, died. He started his career in 1984 as a driver for the Toleman team. In his short career, he achieved 41 victories, 3 championship titles, 80 podiums, 65 pole positions and 19 fastest laps. In his honor, motorcycle manufacturer Ducati produced a special edition version of the Monster, the Ducati Monster Senna.

Ducati and Senna have a long history with Claudio Castiglioni, who owned the company at the time, gifting the Brazilian with an 851 SP in 1990. Ayrton was also one of the first owners of the Monster 900 model and used it to arrive at the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix gala party.

The Ducati Monster Senna is decorated with a livery inspired by Senna’s helmet, with the colors of the Brazilian flag (yellow, green and blue). It is equipped with carbon fiber mufflers, aluminum footrests and special forged aluminum wheels. The seat is blue, while the 4.3-inch screen has a unique startup animation.

The motorcycle is powered by a Testastretta 937 cc twin-cylinder engine with 111 hp (82 kW) and 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) of torque. It got fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo braking system with yellow brake calipers, Termignoni Silencer, and forged aluminum wheels. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and carbon fenders, which makes it 4.5 kg lighter than the standard model.

Ducati will produce 341 examples, and this number marks Senna’s three championship titles and 41 career wins. The starting price is $25,000.

Source: Ducati

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