The race where Ayrton Senna showed the whole world the true meaning of resilience and determination.

After mechanical failures, rivals driving superior cars, and the pressure from the crowd and the press to win on home soil, Ayrton won in Brazil for the first time, bringing his car across the finish line stuck in sixth gear — proving that no challenge is too great to overcome.

After the race, Ayrton said the words that would become a motto for those who never stop believing: It has to be today.

In 2026, we celebrate 35 years of one of the most epic wins of Ayrton Senna’s career, a victory that continues to move Brazilians and fans of the sport around the world.