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Without a doubt, Ayrton Senna is one of the most legendary drivers in Formula One. The Brazilian is revered in his country and even in Japan, courtesy his McLaren Honda stint.

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Recently, portrait artist and sculptor, Paul Oz, created a statue of the late Brazilian. The statue is life-size, made of bronze and weighs 160 kilos. It portrays Senna in his McLaren gear, and according to Oz, he is seemingly driving through Eau Rouge at the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps.

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The attention to detail is absolutely incredible and it really brings the driver to life. The bronze statue took Oz eight months of toiling, but the end result was definitely worth it. Oz attempted to capture a sense of movement.

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Dhruv George

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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