Maru and I just finished the Netflix mini-series on the life of Ayrton Senna, one of the greats of Formula 1 whose life was cut short at the age of 34 in a tragic accident in 1994.
From a modest upbringing in Brazil with no way of funding a prolonged racing career in Europe, Senna’s journey from karting through to three-time Formula 1 world champion is equal parts inspiring and daring. He had to win it all on the way up to find sponsors and teams willing to take a bet on him at the next level.
In the photos and videos I’ve seen of Senna, his eyes communicate a unique maturity and focus, a quality that Gabriel Leone does an excellent job at portraying. It’s worth a watch for Leone’s performance alone.
Overall, the mini-series races by due to how much they pack into the six episodes. And it’s a great insight into the single-minded determination and commitment of one of the greats of the sport.