Netflix has released the trailer for its eagerly awaited limited series ‘Senna', based on the life and career of iconic Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna.
Premiering on 29th November 2024, the six-episode series dramatizes Senna's journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, revealing his personality and personal relationships. Watch the trailer below:
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 Gabriel Leone as Senna, the cast features Brazilian actors such as Alice Wegmann (Lilian, Ayrton's first wife), Camila Márdila (Vivianne Senna, his sister), Christian Malheiros (Maurinho, his friend), Gabriel Louchard (Galvão Bueno), Hugo Bonemer (Nelson Piquet), Julia Foti (Adriane Galisteu), Marco Ricca (Miltão, Ayrton's father), Nicolas Cruz (brother), Pâmela Tomé (Xuxa), Rodrigo Veloso (Flávio Lalli, brother-in-law) and Susana Ribeiro (Zaza, his mother). The international cast includes Arnaud Viard (Jean-Marie Balestre), Joe Hurst (Keith Sutton), Johannes Heinrichs (Niki Lauda), Kaya Scodelario (Laura, a journalist and fictional character), Keisuke Hoashi (Osamu Goto), Leon Ockenden (James Hunt), Matt Mella (Alain Prost), Patrick Kennedy (Ron Dennis), Richard Clothier (Peter Warr), Steven Mackintosh (Frank Williams) and Tom Mannion (Sid Watkins).
Vicente Amorim is the showrunner and director. Julia Rezende also directs the show. ‘Senna' is produced by Gullane and created in partnership with Senna Brands and the driver's family.
