It’s May 1.

Today marks the anniversary of the loss of Ayrton Senna, a man whose impact on racing transcended his triumphs and reached into the hearts of millions globally.

Senna was more than a three-time World Champion; he was a philosopher in a race suit. His approach to the sport was defined by a spiritual intensity and an uncompromising pursuit of perfection.

Whether he was dancing through the rain at Donington Park in 1993 or finding a "tunnel" of pure focus on the streets of Monaco, he operated on a plane that few athletes have ever reached.

Beyond the three titles and 41 Grand Prix victories, his greatest legacy remains his humanity. His private generosity toward the impoverished children of Brazil eventually became the Instituto Ayrton Senna, which continues to provide education and opportunity to millions today.

As we reflect on that somber afternoon at Imola, we remember not just the driver who dared to find the limit, but the icon who reminded us that "if you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver."