GREATEST RACES #21: Ayrton Senna’s mesmerising ‘Lap of the Gods’ – 1993 European Grand Prix
At the 1993 European Grand Prix, Brazilian three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna delivered an opening lap so great it became known as the ‘Lap of the Gods’.
To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
At No. 21, Mike Seymour revisits the 1993 European Grand Prix, where three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna delivered an opening lap so incredible it etched itself into F1 history...
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