Netflix Brings the Epic Story of Ayrton Senna to Life in a New 6-Part Series, Releasing Later This Year

The biopic is a tribute to the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's passing.

JAKARTA - To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's passing, Netflix is set to release a new 6-part series that dives into the life of the Formula 1 legend.

The series will explore Senna's rise to fame in the 1980s and his historic win at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Acted by Gabriel Leone, the series will follow Senna's journey as he overcomes challenges and achieves success in his career, all while dealing with the complexities of his personal life.

The show will also delve into Senna's relationships with key figures in his life, including Alain Prost, Ron Dennis, and Xuxa.

Produced by Gullane in collaboration with the Senna family and Senna Brands, the series aims to tell a detailed and accurate story of Senna's life.

The series will touch on Senna's tragic accident during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, as well as his relationships with his loved ones.

A star-studded cast will bring Senna's story to life, including Alice Wegmann as Lilian Vasconcelos, Camila Mardila as Vivianne Senna, and Leon Ockenden as James Hunt.

The Senna family has granted Netflix the exclusive rights to tell the story of Ayrton Senna, with all profits going towards the Ayrton Senna Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and awareness about Senna's life and legacy.