Senna proud to uphold family tradition with classic Monaco win

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

MONACO (AFP) — One of the most famous names in the history of the Monaco Grand Prix was back atop the victors' podium Friday when Bruno Senna won the first GP2 race on the classic Mediterranean street circuit.

Senna, nephew of three-times champion Ayrton Senna who won the Formula One race six times in his outstanding career before his tragic death at Imola in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, drove superbly.

Starting on the outside of the front row, the Brazilian made a brilliant departure off the grid and took the lead going into the opening corner, Ste Devote.

He then stormed clear at the front and was only delayed when a mid-race pile-up caused the reduction of his lead.

But he fought hard as if inspired by his late uncle to resist the pressure from...