The three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna da Silva was declared Patron of Brazilian Sport through Law 14.559/2023, sanctioned by the vice-president and acting president, Geraldo Alckmin. The information was published in this Wednesday’s edition (26) of the Official Gazette. The tribute is the result of PL 2.793/2019, proposed by deputy Filipe Barros (PL-PR). To justify granting the title to the driver, the parliamentarian highlighted Senna’s sporting performance and his representativeness for Brazilian sport. Law sanctioned by the acting president, @geraldoalckmin , transforms Ayrton Senna into the Patron of Brazilian Sport. Text honors one of the greatest Brazilian athletes of all time, racing legend and three-time Formula 1 world champion. pic.twitter.com/UOFZYMbEb6 — Ministry do Esporte (@EsporteGovBR) April 26, 2023 “Ayrton Senna established a new level of excellence in sport. He was tireless in his quest to go beyond his own limits, being responsible for some of the most memorable moments in the memory of Brazilian fans”, declared Filipe Barros. Ayrton Senna, who is celebrated and respected as one of the greatest talents the sport has ever seen, died after suffering a serious accident in 1994 during the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Imola (Italy), when he was racing for the British team Williams. . * With information from the Senate Agency.
Agência Brasil
Folha Nobre - Desde 2013 - ©