5 Unforgettable moments of Ayrton Senna's F1 career

4: Legendary battle with Nigel Mansell at Monaco GP 1992

Ayrton Senna was untouchable in Monaco

Graham Hill had always been regarded as the Master of Monaco, winning in the principality five times, a record which seemed insurmountable at the time. Senna had won four of the five previous iterations of the Monte Carlo race and was in a position to match Hill by the time 1992 rolled around.

Williams had different ideas, though, with Nigel Mansell having won all 5 of the previous rounds so far that season, and seeming as though he was already champion-elect. Mansell claimed pole position, the first time Senna hadn't started from 1st since 1987, and the Brit led into the first corner.

Red 5 pulled out a lead and seemed to head for victory, but a loose wheel nut curtailed his Grand Prix, even though he later rejoined. Senna inherited the lead, but Mansell, on new tyres and driving a superior Williams, closed the gap at almost 5 seconds a lap.

Mansell was on the gearbox of Senna's McLaren, but despite an impressive attack, Ayrton put up a legendary defence and held the Williams off for the win, matching the late-great Graham Hill. The next year, he's surpassed Hill, his final victory around the streets of Monte Carlo.