Milton da Silva

Milton Guirado Theodoro da Silva was a Brazilian entrepreneur and the father of legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna Born in São Paulo Milton was a selfmade businessman who initially worked in agriculture and later invested in various business ventures Known for his supportive yet grounded approach to his sons racing career Milton played a pivotal role in Ayrtons early development providing his first kart and encouraging his passion for motorsports Milton remained a respected figure in the Senna familys legacy particularly through his involvement with the Ayrton Senna Institute established by Ayrtons sister Viviane to promote education and social development in Brazil He passed away in São Paulo at the age of 94