On Tuesday, Netflix released the first trailer for their six-part series Senna, which will chronicle the life of Brazilian Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna.
Originally announced in 2020 as an eight-episode miniseries, the scripted series promises to tell the story of Senna’s iconic racing career as well as his life on and off the track.
The teaser recreates Senna’s victory at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix after being stuck in sixth gear for the entire race while interspersing other moments from his life.
The limited series, which stars Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone (Ferrari), is set to debut in 2024. Racing fans will also appreciate appearances from some of the notable people in Senna’s life, including Xuxa (Pâmela Tomé), Alain Prost (Matt Mella), Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy) and Galvão Bueno (Gabriel Louchard).
“Over the course of six episodes, Senna will showcase, for the first time, Ayrton’s journey through triumph, disappointment, joy, and sorrow, unveiling his personality and personal relationships,” reads the Netflix announcement. “The fictional series starts with the genesis of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career, when he moves to England to compete in Formula Ford, and until his tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.”
Ayrton Senna is considered by many to have been the fastest F1 driver of all time. He won three F1 world titles, 41 races, 65 pole positions, and 80 podiums between 1984 and 1994.
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