Nissan GTR car review - Top Gear - BBC autos. Top Gear Laughs. Special ‘Senna’ Lotus Esprit V8 revealed. A moment of silence, people of the web: 18 years ago today, Ayrton Senna tragically died at the San Marino GP, changing the face of Formula One practically overnight.
His provenance is well documented; he was a three-time world champion and one of the world's most naturally gifted drivers. But you don't need us to eulogise over him some more, because of course, you've seen the rather brilliant film Senna, and Jeremy's tribute piece on the telly. See more pics of the special edition Lotus Esprit V8 So, a German company called Cam-Shaft Premium Wrapping has decided to honour this rather tragic anniversary with a special edition Lotus.