Ayrton Senna — F1 Pole Positions
Ayrton Senna da Silva has started 65 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: Portuguese Grand Prix, 21 Apr 1985. Most recent: San Marino Grand Prix, 1 May 1994. Won from pole 29 of 65.
Every Ayrton Senna F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 1994 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | DNF | 1994 |
| 17 Apr 1994 | Pacific Grand Prix | Aida | DNF | 1994 |
| 27 Mar 1994 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | DNF | 1994 |
| 7 Nov 1993 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | P1 | 1993 |
| 14 Jun 1992 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | DNF | 1992 |
| 3 Nov 1991 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | P1 | 1991 |
| 8 Sep 1991 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P2 | 1991 |
| 25 Aug 1991 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 1991 |
| 11 Aug 1991 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 1991 |
| 12 May 1991 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 1991 |
| 28 Apr 1991 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P1 | 1991 |
| 24 Mar 1991 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | P1 | 1991 |
| 10 Mar 1991 | United States Grand Prix | Phoenix | P1 | 1991 |
| 4 Nov 1990 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | DNF | 1990 |
| 21 Oct 1990 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | DNF | 1990 |
| 30 Sep 1990 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jerez | DNF | 1990 |
| 9 Sep 1990 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 1990 |
| 26 Aug 1990 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 1990 |
| 29 Jul 1990 | German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | P1 | 1990 |
| 10 Jun 1990 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 1990 |
| 27 May 1990 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 1990 |
| 13 May 1990 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | DNF | 1990 |
| 25 Mar 1990 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | P3 | 1990 |
| 5 Nov 1989 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | DNF | 1989 |
| 22 Oct 1989 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | DNF | 1989 |
| 1 Oct 1989 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jerez | P1 | 1989 |
| 24 Sep 1989 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Estoril | DNF | 1989 |
| 10 Sep 1989 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | DNF | 1989 |
| 27 Aug 1989 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 1989 |
| 30 Jul 1989 | German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | P1 | 1989 |
| 16 Jul 1989 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | DNF | 1989 |
| 4 Jun 1989 | United States Grand Prix | Phoenix | DNF | 1989 |
| 28 May 1989 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P1 | 1989 |
| 7 May 1989 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 1989 |
| 23 Apr 1989 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P1 | 1989 |
| 26 Mar 1989 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Nelson Piquet | P11 | 1989 |
| 13 Nov 1988 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | P2 | 1988 |
| 30 Oct 1988 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | P1 | 1988 |
| 2 Oct 1988 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jerez | P4 | 1988 |
| 11 Sep 1988 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P10 | 1988 |
| 28 Aug 1988 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 1988 |
| 7 Aug 1988 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 1988 |
| 24 Jul 1988 | German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | P1 | 1988 |
| 19 Jun 1988 | Detroit Grand Prix | Detroit | P1 | 1988 |
| 12 Jun 1988 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 1988 |
| 29 May 1988 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P2 | 1988 |
| 15 May 1988 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1988 |
| 1 May 1988 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P1 | 1988 |
| 3 Apr 1988 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Nelson Piquet | DNF | 1988 |
| 3 May 1987 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P2 | 1987 |
| 12 Oct 1986 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P3 | 1986 |
| 21 Sep 1986 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Estoril | P4 | 1986 |
| 10 Aug 1986 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P2 | 1986 |
| 6 Jul 1986 | French Grand Prix | Paul Ricard | DNF | 1986 |
| 22 Jun 1986 | Detroit Grand Prix | Detroit | P1 | 1986 |
| 27 Apr 1986 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | DNF | 1986 |
| 13 Apr 1986 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jerez | P1 | 1986 |
| 23 Mar 1986 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Nelson Piquet | P2 | 1986 |
| 3 Nov 1985 | Australian Grand Prix | Adelaide | DNF | 1985 |
| 6 Oct 1985 | European Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P2 | 1985 |
| 8 Sep 1985 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P3 | 1985 |
| 23 Jun 1985 | Detroit Grand Prix | Detroit | DNF | 1985 |
| 19 May 1985 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1985 |
| 5 May 1985 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P7 | 1985 |
| 21 Apr 1985 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Estoril | P1 | 1985 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 8 |
| Adelaide | 6 |
| Monaco | 5 |
| Monza | 5 |
| Jerez | 4 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 4 |
| Detroit | 3 |
| Estoril | 3 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 3 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 3 |
| Hockenheimring | 3 |
| Hungaroring | 3 |
| José Carlos Pace | 3 |
| Nelson Piquet | 3 |
| Suzuka | 3 |
| Phoenix | 2 |
| Aida | 1 |
| Brands Hatch | 1 |
| Paul Ricard | 1 |
| Silverstone | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| McLaren | 46 |
| Lotus | 16 |
| Williams | 3 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does Ayrton Senna have?
Ayrton Senna da Silva has started 65 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was Ayrton Senna's first F1 pole?
Ayrton Senna's first Formula 1 pole came at the Portuguese Grand Prix on 21 Apr 1985.
When was Ayrton Senna's most recent F1 pole?
Ayrton Senna's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the San Marino Grand Prix on 1 May 1994.
How many of Ayrton Senna's poles turned into wins?
Ayrton Senna won from pole 29 of 65 times.
Which circuit has Ayrton Senna taken most poles at?
Ayrton Senna has started on pole most often at Enzo e Dino Ferrari — 8 times.
Seasons Ayrton Senna took pole in: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994