Netflix is courting Ayrton Senna fans with an ambitious, six-part series dramatising the life and untimely death of the three-times world champion and Brazilian hero.
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“Very emotional” Hamilton drives Senna’s 1990 McLaren in Interlagos demo
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton demonstrated the McLaren Ayrton Senna raced to his second world championship after today’s qualifying session.
Netflix reveals new trailer for Senna series ahead of premiere next month
Formula 1
Posted onNetflix has presented a new trailer for its dramatisation of the life of Ayrton Senna, which it will premiere next month.
Netflix reveal new details and November launch date for six-part Senna series
Formula 1
Posted onThe new Netflix series based on the life of Ayrton Senna will debut on November 29th in Brazil.
Verstappen’s “hard won” victories on par with Senna and Clark – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen’s recent victories bear comparison with those of Formula 1’s greatest drivers, his team principal Christian Horner believes.
New feature-length Senna documentary to tell story of his early years
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Senna documentary on his early years • Record US viewership for Canadian GP • Formula E reveals 2024-25 calendar
40 years ago today: How a tyre war prompted Senna’s unfinished Monaco masterpiece
Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1984 Monaco Grand Prix is remembered as the race Ayrton Senna should have won, but what he did before the race was arguably more important.
McLaren present one-off Senna livery for Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren will commemorate Ayrton Senna, the most successful driver in the history of the Monaco Grand Prix, with a special livery at the race this weekend.
Vettel was “shouting their names” during tribute to Senna and Ratzenberger
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel described his pre-race tribute to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger as “one of the most beautiful moments I had behind the wheel.”
Pictures: Vettel drives Senna’s last race-winning McLaren at Imola
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel took to the Imola track after Formula 1’s qualifying session to pay tribute to Ayrton Senna in one of his old cars.
Verstappen honoured to match pole run of “incredible human” Senna at Imola
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was pleased to take pole position at Imola – and equal a record held by Ayrton Senna – after a “really difficult” start to the weekend.
Vettel brings F1 drivers together to remember Senna and Ratzenberger
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers and other paddock members marked the 30th anniversary of the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger ahead of the Emilia-Romagna GP.
From F1 to football: How Senna’s stripes became sport’s most famous helmet
Formula 1
Posted onAyrton Senna’s helmet design has been carried at F1 races, the Indianapolis 500, the Giro d’Italia and on the pitch of his favourite football team.
“So emotional – very, very special”: Gasly drives Senna’s first Formula 1 car
Formula 1
Posted onThe car Ayrton Senna made his Formula 1 debut in 40 years ago fired back into life at Silverstone earlier this month with Pierre Gasly at the wheel.
Vettel to demonstrate Senna’s last McLaren during Imola race weekend
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel will perform a demonstration run in a car previously raced by Ayrton Senna at Imola to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.
Netflix reveals first trailer for new “Senna” miniseries
Formula 1
Posted onNetflix has revealed the first trailer for its new series based on the life of Ayrton Senna.
Imola to mark 30 years since Senna and Ratzenberger’s deaths at grand prix
Formula 1
Posted onThe promoters of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will mark 30 years since the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger when Formula 1 returns to Imola in May.
Leclerc enjoys “very special” visit to meet family of “my only idol” Senna
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc meets “idol” Senna’s family • Drugovich to remain Aston Martin reserve • Rain in Bahrain as Toyota top WEC practice
Netflix reveal actor who will play Senna in upcoming new series
2023 F1 season
Posted onNetflix has announced Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone will play the role of Ayrton Senna in its upcoming dramatisation of his life.
After disappearing from Williams’ car, Senna’s logo is now on the McLaren
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren have added the logo of their late former driver Ayrton Senna to their car ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.