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Netflix’s latest limited series, “Senna,” is a comprehensive look at one of motorsport’s most legendary individuals, Ayrton Senna. This six-episode saga, which will air on November 29th, follows the life of the Brazilian racing phenomenon who transcended the bounds of Formula One racing.

Ayrton Senna was more than a driver; he was a national hero who symbolized hope in Brazil during a difficult political period. Senna rose from go-karting in São Paulo to become a three-time world champion, captivating worldwide imagination with his exceptional skill and passionate attitude to racing.

The series follows Senna’s incredible journey, from his early days fighting racial stereotypes in England to his pioneering Formula One career. Senna is portrayed by Gabriel Leone, who brings to life a man known for his unwavering resolve and nearly mythical racing abilities.

Beyond conventional sports footage, “Senna” tells a deeper story about passion, resilience, and the human spirit.

Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Senna, promises to captivate fans of Formula 1 (F1) racing and newcomers alike with its dramatic portrayal of one of motorsport’s most celebrated figures, Ayrton Senna. Premiering on November 29, 2024, the six-part series tells the story of the Brazilian legend who captured the world’s heart with his unmatched speed, skill, and determination on the racetrack. Senna’s life was cut short during a tragic accident at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, but his legacy has only grown stronger over the past 30 years.

With Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone in the role of Senna, Netflix’s Senna is poised to offer an intimate look at the man behind the legend. Here’s everything we know about the release date, storyline, cast, and what to expect from this highly anticipated biographical series.

What to expect from Senna? Gabriel Leone in Senna (2024) | Credit: Netflix

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Netflix has launched in pole position the full trailer for the upcoming limited series on motor racing legend Ayrton Senna, ‘Senna’.

Over six episodes, the miniseries dramatizes Ayrton Senna’s (Gabriel Leone) journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows for the first time, revealing his personality and personal relationships. The story starts at the beginning of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career, following him from his karting days, through his move to England to compete in Formula Ford, and continues up to the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

In addition to Leone, the cast features Brazilian actors such as Alice Wegmann, Camila Márdila, Christian Malheiros, Gabriel Louchard (Galvão Bueno), Hugo Bonemer (Nelson Piquet), Julia Foti (Adriane Galisteu), Marco Ricca, Nicolas Cruz (brother), Pâmela Tomé (Xuxa), Rodrigo Veloso and Susana Ribeiro. The international cast includes Arnaud Viard (Jean-Marie Balestre), Joe Hurst (Keith Sutton...

Netflix has released the official trailer for the Senna series, which stars Gabriel Leone and premieres globally on the streaming service on November 29. Over six episodes, the miniseries dramatizes for the first time Ayrton Senna’s journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, revealing his personality and personal relationships.

The story starts at the beginning of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career, following him from his karting days through his move to England to compete in Formula Ford, and continues up to the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

“Even before I got into a car, I already knew I was born to race,” said Ayrton Senna, played by Leone in the Senna series. The main trailer released today reveals snippets of historic, thrilling moments in the life of the racing legend.

In addition to Gabriel Leone, the cast features Brazilian actors such as Alice Wegmann,...

Netflix has raised the chequered flag and released a teaser trailer for the upcoming limited series on motor racing legend Ayrton Senna, ‘Senna’.

Throughout six episodes, the series will showcase, for the first time, Ayrton’s journey through triumph, disappointment, joy and sorrow, unveiling his personality and personal relationships. 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.

The teaser shows the recreation of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna’s historic victory, including the narration of Galvão Bueno, at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, following a challenging race where he was mostly stuck in sixth gear and also marking the first time he won in his hometown of Sao Paulo. We also see possible thoughts and experiences,...

Netflix has just released the atmospheric teaser trailer for their upcoming limited series about famed Brazilian Formula 1 racer Ayrton Senna. The teaser is a meditative sequence where Senna achieves his historic victory at 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Senna is played by Gabriel Leone and we see possible thoughts and experiences, interspersed with images of the race, that led Ayrton to this point in his career in addition to some iconic characters who were a part of his life that year, including Xuxa (Pâmela Tomé), Alain Prost (Matt Mella) and the McLaren team principal, Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy) and Galvão Bueno (Gabriel Louchard).

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“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. The fictional series starts with the genesis of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career,...

"I refuse to walk away from the fight." Netflix has revealed a teaser for the series Senna, a dramatized version of the story of famed Formula 1 race car driver Ayrton Senna. This is a biopic about the Brazilian racer and his legacy, including all of his victories and everything he achieved on and off the track. In this first teaser video for Senna, the limited series premiering in late 2024, we see the recreation of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna's historic victory, including the narration of Galvão Bueno, at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, following a challenging race where he was mostly stuck in sixth gear and also marking the first time he won in his hometown of Sao Paulo. We also see possible thoughts and experiences, interspersed with images of the race, that led Ayrton, played by Gabriel Leone, to this point in his career in addition to...

In this first teaser video for Senna, the limited series premiering in late 2024, we see the recreation of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna’s historic victory, including the narration of Galvão Bueno, at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, following a challenging race where he was mostly stuck in sixth gear and also marking the first time he won in his hometown of Sao Paulo.

We also see possible thoughts and experiences, interspersed with images of the race, that led Ayrton, played by Gabriel Leone, to this point in his career in addition to some iconic characters who were a part of his life that year, including Xuxa (Pâmela Tomé), Alain Prost (Matt Mella) and the McLaren team principal, Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy), and Galvão Bueno (Gabriel Louchard).

For the first time, Senna will showcase Ayrton’s journey through triumph, disappointment, joy, and sorrow over the course of six episodes,...

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