1991 Formula One season facts for kids

The 1991 Formula One season was the 42nd edition of the championship. The champion was Ayrton Senna. McLaren won the constructors championship.

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Defending champion Ayrton Senna won his third and final title with McLaren.
Nigel Mansell finished as runner-up with Williams.
Mansell's teammate Riccardo Patrese ended the season ranked third.
Michael Schumacher (pictured in 1994) made his debut this season, joining Jordan before Benetton.
Three-time champion Nelson Piquet retired from Formula One after 14 seasons.
Senna won seven Grands Prix in 1991 en route to his third and final title.
Nigel Mansell was Senna's closest challenger, winning five races and eventually finishing second in the championship.
Riccardo Patrese proved to be a strong force in the other Williams, winning two Grands Prix.
Triple champion Alain Prost had a disappointing year with Ferrari, culminating in his dismissal before the end of the season.
McLaren won the Constructors' Championship with the Honda-powered MP4/6.
Williams finished second in the Constructors' Championship with the FW14.