Get ready – this Netflix series will be the talk of the town. It was created in consultation with the legend’s family
See photos of the characters from the series “Senna” – new from Netflix. The production will tell about the life of the legendary racing driver – Ayrton Senna. This will be a must-have for fans of good series – even if you don’t like F1.
In the photos we see Gabriel Leone, who plays the title character, captured in his characteristic pose, wearing a red jumpsuit and the famous helmet that has become a symbol of the F1 legend’s career. Key figures from Senna’s life also appear: parents, close friends and the biggest rival on the track – Alain Prost, played by Matt Mella.
“Senna” – what will the series be about?
The six-episode miniseries presents, for the first time in a fictional form, the turbulent journey of Ayrton Senna, showing his successes and struggles, moments of joy and disappointment. It will focus on the athlete’s personality and illustrate interpersonal relationships that were of key importance both on and off the track. The story begins with the humble beginnings of the career of the three-time Formula 1 world champion, goes through exciting go-kart racing, moving to England, where he competed in Formula Ford, to a tragic accident at the Imola track in Italy during the San Marino Grand Prix.
The showrunner is Vicente Amorim, who also co-directs with Julia Rezende. The series, produced by Gullane studio, was created in cooperation with Senna Brands and – above all – with the driver’s family.
Motorsport fans and those who want to learn the story of one of the greatest drivers in the history of motor sports should certainly not miss this production. And for those who would like to learn the amazing story of this driver today, on the Max platform you will find the documentary “Senna”, which is one of the best-rated productions of this type in history. In the meantime, please see photos from the upcoming Netflix production:
The cast of the series “Senna” includes:
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Ayrton Senna – Gabriel Leone – Brazilian driver and three-time Formula 1 world champion.
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Lilian de Vasconcellos – Alice Wegmann – Ayrton Senna’s Wife (1981-1982)
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Jean-Marie Balestre – Arnaud Viard – President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) in 1986-1993
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Viviane Senna – Camila Márdila – Ayrton Senna’s sister
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Galvão Bueno – Gabriel Louchard – Brazilian sports commentator and friend of Ayrton Senna
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Nelson Piquet – Hugo Bonemer – Brazilian driver, three-time Formula 1 world champion (1981, 1983, 1987)
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Niki Lauda – Johannes Heinrichs – Austrian driver, three-time Formula 1 world champion (1975, 1977, 1984) and technical consultant of the Ferrari Formula 1 team in the 1990s.
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Adriane Galisteu – Julia Foti – Model and TV presenter, partner of Ayrton Senna (1993-1994)
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Laura Harrison – Kaya Scodelario – A fictional character, inspired by journalists who followed Senna’s career
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Miltão – Marco Ricca – Milton GT da Silva – known as “Miltão” – father of Ayrton Senna
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Alain Prost – Matt Mella – French driver, four-time Formula 1 world champion (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993). Ayrton Senna’s main rival on the track.
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Xuxa Meneghel – Pâmela Tomé – TV presenter and partner of Ayrton Senna (1988-1990)
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Ron Dennis – Patrick Kennedy – McLaren Formula 1 Team Principal (1980-2009)
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Frank Williams – Steven Mackintosh – Founder of the Williams F1 team
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Neide Senna (Zaza) – Susana Ribeiro – Ayrton Senna’s mother
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Rubens Barrichello – João Maestri – Brazilian F1 driver (1993-2011)
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Roland Ratzenberger – Lucca Messer – Austrian F1 driver, remembered for his tragic accident during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994
The series “Senna” will debut on Netflix on November 29.