Senna was prepared to announce his Formula 1 exit in Australia. He wanted to leave for one year, but occurrences behind the scenes forced him to cancel the announcement. He had also changed his mind, remaining in the category for the 1993 season.
Starting in second, he battled with Mansell for 18 laps, during which the two remained on the track. When he tried to pass, the cars became entangled, taking them both out of the race.
“It was a shame, because the fight was fierce but clean. I exited the cockpit and looked for Mansell to congratulate him on the excellent championship and for his title win, but he had hurriedly left and disappeared. Afterwards I found out that the Lion had blamed me for the wreck. What can I do? I would never cause an accident on purpose.”
At the end of the day, he was happy for his friend Berger’s win. It was his second win since the his debut with McLaren. He had always worked hard for the team and contributed to some of Senna’s most important victories.
australia gp
1º
N. Mansell
2º
Ayrton Senna
3º
R. Patrese
4º
G. Berger
5º
M. Schumacher
6º
J. Alesi
7º
A. de Cesaris
8º
M. Brundle
9º
E. Comas
10º
M. Hakkinen
11º
M. Alboreto
12º
J. Herbert
13º
O. Grouillard
14º
P. Martini
15º
S. modena
16º
G. Morbidelli
17º
C. Fittipaldi
18º
a. suzuki
19º
n. larini
20º
M. Gugelmin
21º
b. gachot
22º
t. boutsen
23º
E. Naspetti
24º
J. lehto
25º
J. lammers
26º
U. Katayama
81
laps
26
cars
13
retirements
1’16”078
fastest lap
cloudy weather
Podium
1º
G. Berger
2º
M. Schumacher
3º
M. Brundle
–
final position (retired on lap 11)
4º
position in championship following the race
2º
starting place
–
championship points accumulated
1’17”818
best lap
“I would never cause an accident on purpose.”
