Vital Statistics – Ayrton Senna edition

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    Did you know that Ayrton Senna spent 36 percent of his Formula One racing career in first place, or that he holds the record for the most wins in Monaco? 

    As the Formula One community marks 20 years since his untimely death this week, we uncover the key facts and figures behind the great Brazilian’s illustrious career

    Grand Prix starts: 161 (tied for 26th all-time)

    Teams raced for: Four (Toleman, Lotus, McLaren, Williams)

    World championships: Three (1988, 1990, 1991)

    Wins: 41 (third all-time)

    Win percentage: 25.46 percent

    Most wins in one season: Eight (1988)

    Most consecutive wins: Four (1988, 1991)

     

    Pole positions: 65 (second all-time)

    Pole position percentage: 40.37 percent

    Most pole positions in one season: 13 (1988, 1989)

     

    Podiums: 80 (fourth all-time)

    Podium percentage: 49.68 percent

    Most podiums in one season: 12 (1991)

     

    Fastest laps: 19 (tied for 13th all-time)

    Fastest lap percentage: 11.8 percent

    Most fastest laps in one season: Three (1985, 1987, 1988, 1989)

     

    Laps raced: 8,219 (22nd all-time)

    Laps led: 2,987 (second all-time)

    Laps led percentage: 36.34 percent

     

    First podium: 1984, Monaco

    Age at first podium: 24

     

    First win: 1985, Portugal

    Age at first win: 25

     

    Last win: 1993, Australia

    Age at last win: 33

     

    Career hat-tricks (pole, fastest lap, win): Seven (tied sixth all-time)

    Career grand slams (pole, fastest lap, win, led every lap): Four (tied fourth all-time)

     

    Records: 

    -Most consecutive wins at same Grand Prix (five: Monaco, 1989 –1993)

    -Most wins in Monaco (six: 1987, 1989-1993)

    -Most consecutive pole positions (eight: 1988 Spanish Grand Prix – 1989 US Grand Prix)

    -Most pole positions at one circuit (eight: Imola)