There is one row in 2010 Senna This documentary, which everyone has seen, excites me every time and brings me to tears, even if I haven't already. “Brazilians need food, education, health and a little joy,” the woman says. “And now that joy is gone.” It's a sentiment that perfectly sums up not only the sadness but also the anger of the entire nation. Today, 30 years after Ayrton Senna's fatal accident, the shock is long gone, but the pain is timeless.
The veneration of Senna in Japan was second only to that of the motherland. Japanese F1 broadcasters broadcast live on camera from the pit lane of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, struggling to hold back tears as they announced Senna's death. My colleague José recently reminded me of this poster depicting the first family by legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March. dragon ball z Senna poses with his championship-winning McLaren MP4/5B.
Perhaps it is for this reason that almost exactly a year after Senna's death, Sega, the Japanese video game company that had partnered with the superstar to develop an F1 sim years earlier, announced that fans would be able to express their condolences. In order to comfort him, he released “A Farewell Gift to Mourning Senna's Death'' exclusively in Japan. Ayrton Senna Personal Lecture: Message for the Future. Strictly speaking, this is not a game, but a three-hour compilation of interviews conducted by Yoshihisa Sakurai, Honda's then F1 operations manager, in 1987, 1988, 1990, and 1993. It was a complete coverage of Sena's tenure. In fact, the first clip is about Senna's hopes and expectations as he plans to leave Lotus for a team sponsored by Marlboro, where he will of course win all three championships.
One thing you'll learn quickly personal story That is, although there are visual elements (mainly photos taken during the interview), there is no video. These are mostly audio recordings, consisting of still images repeated in a regular rhythm, played for minutes at a time. The interactive sequences between clips as you choose what to listen to next are set in your home, and the interviews themselves are contained in a book labeled “Personal Talks.” As one clip ends, a soft, solemn piano melody plays, and the page flips to Cena's answer to the next question. These are actually songs from pianist Katsunori Fukai's album. Heart to Heart: Dedicated to Ayrton SennaAccording to Sega Retro.
This whole experience, although lonely, feels very warm and earnest. Over the course of three hours, Senna talked about a variety of topics, from his beginnings in go-karts as a boy, to his faith, to the politics of a sport he clearly knew well, and, believe it or not, why he got into go-karts. touched. It's not very similar to attending a weekend Grand Prix.
As the interview progresses and the years pass, the conversation becomes more philosophical. In Monaco in 1993, Senna spoke about how Japan could help Brazil with its socio-economic problems and expressed concern about technological and industrial development at the expense of the environment.
At around 2 hours and 49 minutes, Senna says, “Both big companies and politicians sometimes make bad decisions.'' “And they have the power. And only if it's clear that it's bad is it overturned. Otherwise, the problem sinks. People don't realize it now, but The consequences will be revealed later. It's too late.”
Senna stands on the top step of the podium holding up a trophy made in the image of Sonic the Hedgehog at the 1993 Donington European Grand Prix, sponsored by Sega. Paul-Henri Cahier/Getty Images
I don't think Senna's deepest musings are hidden away on this obscure CD-ROM. Especially not when the sound quality of the recording seems to get worse the more you listen to it. But those responsible for editing these interviews probably weren't convinced of that either. For me, “Message for the Future'' is more of a hopeful title than a declarative title. This man who inspired millions of people around the world is somewhere here saying something we shouldn't soon forget and something we should hold on to. If we do that, maybe we can keep him alive.
Thirty years later, Ayrton Senna continues to influence people like me who never had the chance to see him live on the track, and never will. Since May 1, 1994, his legacy has become more and more immeasurable, and it is impossible to imagine it being diminished now.it is clear personal story This is a plea for comfort by and for those who loved Senna. Can you blame them knowing what we know today?
“The most difficult thing is sometimes to understand why not-so-good things happen in our lives,” Senna said in one of his last interview footages, in a conversation in Monaco in 1993. “When you lose a friend or family member, it hurts. And you ask, 'Why?' [has this] happened to me? 'We don't have the capacity to understand. Our minds are too small to understand, and it takes a lot of strength to overcome situations we cannot understand.
“And sometimes, a year from now, 10 years from now, the situation may come and become clear. [itself] A little different. It wasn't that good, but perhaps it was necessary. ”
Senna celebrates his victory at the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix. Paul-Henri Cahier/Getty Images
