{"id":22212,"date":"2021-03-11T09:43:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senna.com\/?p=22212"},"modified":"2021-03-11T09:43:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:43:52","slug":"disputa-senna-e-alesi-nas-ruas-de-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senna.com\/en\/disputa-senna-e-alesi-nas-ruas-de-phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"The unforgettable duel between Senna and Alesi through the streets of Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The first F1 race of the year is always eagerly anticipated by fans, especially so motor sports enthusiasts can get to know the teams\u2019 new drivers, new liveries and, maybe take a look at a promising new talents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In 1990, at the season\u2019s opening GP, in Phoenix (USA), a spectacular duel took place, involving a Brazilian and a Frenchman. Some assumed it was going to be another chapter in the ongoing rivalry involving Senna and Prost, now at Ferrari. But, this time, it was another driver putting Senna\u2019s first win of the year in jeopardy: Jean Alesi, who was only 25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The qualifying sessions were marked by a surprising rain that fell over the Arizona desert on Saturday, meaning only the Friday times would count. Berger took the pole position, followed by Minardi\u2019s Pierluigi Martini and Dallara\u2019s Andrea de Cesaris, two huge upsets. Ayrton Senna was going to start in the third row, alongside Piquet. It was Senna\u2019s first time out of the first row since the 1988 Silverstone GP, and this time he would be starting in fifth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">On Sunday, however, the race was marked by an unforgettable duel between Senna and Alesi, driving a Tyrell. At the start, Alesi put his best foot forward: he took Berger by surprise and jumped from fourth to first \u2013 where he stayed for 34 laps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Ayrton Senna vs Jean Alesi - 1990 United States Grand Prix\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Oh1OVW56kE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ayrton climbed from fifth to third over the first few laps, and stayed on Berger\u00b4s heels for five additional laps. On lap nine, Ayrton took advantage of a mistake by his new teammate, who ended up on the tire barrier, taking the second position. Then, it was time to go after young Alesi. Despite little experience in the category, Alesi didn\u2019t give up the lead so easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">When Ayrton Senna caught up to Alesi, he felt the Frenchman was wearing out his tires and started applying, pressure. It was the high point of the race. The Brazilian was relentless and, on lap 34, overtook Alesi at the end of the main straight. But the Brazilian couldn\u2019t anticipate that the Frenchman was going to return the favor on the following corner, with a switchback overtake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">On the following lap, the Brazilian doubled down: after they braked together on the same corner, Ayrton Senna lined up his McLaren in the inside lane and even waved, giving goodbye to the valiant Alesi. The Frenchman threatened another switchback, but this time Senna was ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">On the podium, Alesi joked: \u201cNext time, I\u2019m giving you goodbye\u201d. Thierry Boutsen finished in third and Nelson Piquet was fourth. Afterwards, Ayrton talked about the race and complimented the young driver, who was in his second F1 season: \u201cI was impressed with the way he drove. He kept a clean line, but he was very determined. It was my favorite type of race\u201d, said Senna, who had just started his journey towards his second title.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first F1 race of the year is always eagerly anticipated by fans, especially so motor sports enthusiasts can get to know the teams\u2019 new drivers, new liveries and, maybe take a look at a promising new talents. 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