25 years ago Ayrton left us... 25 years missing the greatest racing driver ever, but he is still living in the memory of his millions of fans (and I’m one of them), not only for his driving skills but for his values.
I met him personally in Spa-Francorchamps 1993 (I was 22 years old) during an exclusive interview. I was working for a motorsport magazine at that time, and during 1 hour it was just him, my mother -also journalist- and me. It was a great experience because he was not only the greatest driver but a great person, very kind and humble. He overcame our expectations when we met him personally, so my admiration increased after that interview, and also my sadness that 1st of May, 25 years ago...
I bought my first TAG Heuer (S/EL chrono with leather strap) in 1996 because it was very similar to his personal watch, and today it was time to wear this TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Edition that I bought in 2016, my favourite of the Formula 1 Senna Editions
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45, today with black ceramic lugs, white rubber strap, black buckle, and TH Carrera Heuer 01 “AMG Edition” (it was originally “Aston Martin Edition” 😉)