35 years ago Ayrton Senna's first F1 title
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On October 30, 1988, Ayrton Senna entered his name on the list of Formula 1 world champions for the first time, at the end of the Japanese Grand Prix. A look back at an eventful race for the Brazilian.
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McLaren on X: On this day 25 yrs ago Ayrton Senna won the
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35 years ago on this day, Ayrton Senna beat Nigel Mansell in the
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Ayrton Senna's championship winning car screams round Goodwood
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Pictures: F1's largest-ever field, 35 years ago today · RaceFans
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F1 Portuguese GP 1985, Ayrton Senna's first triumph
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Ayrton Senna won his first ever F1 race 35 years ago
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