One of the finest racers in the history of Formula 1—Ayrton Senna's life and legacy will stay in every heart forever. Nevertheless, it is one of the saddest chapters to have existed in sports history, a story of early death. Senna had more behind his sports career, as he's also remembered for spreading love and kindness.
Now, three decades since Ayrton Senna was killed, Netflix has finally come up with a limited series titled Senna that talks about the late Brazilian Formula 1 racer's career and life. Known for his daredevil spirit, Senna's life was cut short in a racing accident during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, in 1994.
The six-episode series, which premiered on November 29, 2024, aims to bring the emotional yet inspiring story of the late racer, exploring both his professional achievements and personal relationships and struggles. The roles have been helmed by Gabriel Leone who was seen holding the iconic green and yellow helmet in the first trailer.
Now that the series has arrived on the streamer, fans can immediately tune in to the life of Ayrton Senna. Continue reading to explore the tragic accident that caused the racer's death, leaving many hearts broken.
How did Formula 1 racer Ayrton Senna die? Netflix features his life in Senna
One of the saddest moments in the history of Formula 1 is the death of Ayrton Senna, often considered the fastest F1 driver of all time. He won three world championships (1988, 1990, 1991), had 41 race victories and 80 podium finishes, and is also remembered for being a humanitarian.
It was on May 1, 1994, when the world lost Ayrton Senna after his car suddenly lost control and crashed at high speed into a concrete barrier called Tamburello.
Despite safety measures, the car crash caused severe head injuries to Senna who was immediately taken into emergency and later announced dead in a statement from Maggiore Hospital of Bologna.
Investigators revealed that a suspension rod pierced the racer's helmet when the car hit the concrete barrier, causing fatal head injuries.
As a result of the tragedy, crucial reforms were introduced like improved helmet designs and car safety features as the accident raised serious concerns about the safety standards in Formula 1.
Who are the cast members in Netflix's Senna?
The limited Netflix series focuses on Ayrton Senna's early days in his racing career at Formula Ford in England to his transformation into a world champion. The series not only highlights the late racer's triumphs on the racetrack but also features his struggles, disappointments, and relationship dynamics with friends and family.
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As mentioned above, Gabriel Leone secured the leading role but the series also features other crucial figures from the racer's life. The cast includes Pâmela Tomé as Xuxa, the late Formula 1 driver's girlfriend, and Brazilian TV star; Matt Mella as Alain Prost— a rival and fellow F1 racer.
Other cast members are Patrick Kennedy as Ron Dennis, Camila Márdila as Viviane Senna, Alice Wegmann as Lilian de Vasconcelos, Christian Malheiros as Maurinho, and Marco Ricca and Susana Ribeiro as Senna’s parents.
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