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Lydia Mee

Ollie Bearman opens up on emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus F1 drive: "Very powerful moment"

Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has opened up on his deeply emotional experience driving Ayrton Senna's 1985 race-winning Lotus, admitting the moment moved him to tears.

In a recent appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Bearman detailed his unforgettable run in Senna's iconic Lotus 97T at Silverstone. The 21-year-old Briton drove the exact chassis in which the three-time champion claimed his maiden grand prix victory in 1985, an experience he described as "one of the best days of my life".

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