Senna was South - American Karting champion in 1977 and World Karting vicechampioned in 1980 .
Senna went from Brazil to Europe , where major Formulae had reserved a place for him .
Being South - American Karting champion in 1977 and World Karting vicechampion in 1980 , Senna went from Brazil to Europe , where major Formulae had reserved a place for him .