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You must take the compromise to win, or else nothing. That means: you race or you do not.

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Ayrton Senna
Age: 34 †
Born: 1960
Born: March 21
Died: 1994
Died: May 1
Businessperson
Formula 1 Driver
Formula One Driver
Philanthropist
Racing Automobile Driver
Ayrton Senna da Silva
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Nothing
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Winning

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