When considering the greatest sports heroes of all time, Brazilian motor racing maverick Ayrton Senna cannot be ignored. The Formula 1 driver captivated fans around the world in the 80s and 90s as he climbed podiums, breaking records and claiming world championships with a fierce passion and determination. Now the story of his life, which was tragically cut short in an on-track accident in 1994, is brought to the screen with the scripted series Senna. 

Actor Gabriel Leone, who climbs into the driver’s seat as the beloved figure, is no stranger to playing a motor racing star after his breakout performance as Alfonso de Portago in Ferrari. In Senna, Leone portrays the driver’s rise to fame, moving through his on-track battles and the magic he brought to Formula 1 as well as the relationships he formed in and out of the sport. Each episode brings viewers into the rush of adrenaline experienced by the man who remains the fastest driver in F1 history. 

Showrunner Vicente Amorim created Senna, crafting a story of overwhelming triumph, sacrifice, and tragedy that welcomes audiences into the life of a Herculean figure of the sporting world. Having inspired the current generation of Formula 1 drivers, Senna maintains a legacy that reaches far beyond his home country and his sport, and the series only further cements the legend’s place as one of the most-loved Brazilian figures of the twentieth century.