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Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren Honda MP4/5B and Alain Prost (FRA) Ferrari 640 collide
Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 21 October 1990
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October's Fateful Day - Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost Collide in Suzuka Showdown
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In a moment that would forever change the course of Formula One history, Brazilian great Ayrton Senna (McLaren Honda MP4/5B) and French legend Alain Prost (Ferrari 640) collided on lap one at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at Suzuka's iconic circuit. The incident occurred on October 21, 1990, as both drivers vied for the World Championship title.
The print captures the intensity of that fateful moment when Senna and Prost made contact, sending their cars spinning out of control. The crash would ultimately decide the fate of the championship, with Senna emerging victorious to claim his first F1 world title.
Suzuka's challenging layout had always been a favorite among drivers, but on this day it played host to one of motorsport's most infamous incidents. As the two titans clashed, their rivalry reached new heights, forever etching its mark in the annals of Formula One history.
This stunning print by renowned photographer Sutton (Motorsport Images) freezes time at a moment when everything hung in the balance. The image is a testament to Senna's skill and Prost's tenacity as they battled for supremacy on that fateful day, their collision forever etched in our collective memory.
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