Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna was a big football fan during his lifetime.

And in a country where football dominates like no other, it is a testament to his achievements that the late McLaren and Williams driver was held in a regard only enjoyed by footballers in Brazil.

On the 20th anniversary of his untimely death at Imola, players from Corinthians - Brazil's most popular side and hailing from his native Sao Paulo - paid a very special tribute to him by wearing replicas of his famous helmet...

#AyrtonSennaDaFiel #SennaEterno pic.twitter.com/ojpPi5hHBi

— Corinthians Paulista (@Corinthians) May 1, 2014