Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver. He won his first Formula 1 race in his debut season in 1984 driving for Lotus. Senna tragically died from injuries sustained in an accident at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. His death was considered a national tragedy in Brazil, where the government declared three days of mourning. The student expresses their interest in auto racing and goal of becoming a Formula 1 champion like Senna, while acknowledging it is a dangerous sport.