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Kaya Scodelario's character Laura Harrison is fictional
A fictional miniseries based on the life of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racing legend who won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship three times.. She is based on journalists that covered Ayrton Senna's career. Furthermore, Scoledario's family is Brazilian, from Senna's home state of São Paulo.
She's also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese
Early races in Senna's career in England are shown at a racetrack next to a mountain range. The Netflix Senna series is a production that aims to portray Ayrton Senna's essence, not just as a driver, but as a cultural and sporting one icon. Over six episodes, we are transported into a visual and emotional journey through the trajectory of one of Brazil's greatest heroes.Technically, Senna shines with masterfully filmed racing scenes, bringing an intensity and realism that places the viewer right on the track , with each turn, acceleration, and overtaking vibrating on the screen.
The sound of engines and the use of tight angles recreate the adrenaline of Formula 1 races with impressive authenticity
For those who grew up watching Senna's magical Sundays, the series manages to evoke that nostalgia, almost as if he were competing again strengths. Leone doesn’t merely imitate Senna, but he embodies his essence: the passion for motorsports, his almost obsessive perfectionism, and the spiritual connection he had with what he did. Even in the most intimate and silent moments, Leone delivers nuances that humanize the legend without diminishing his brilliance and emotional tribute to the driver's legacy.
For those who remember the joy of seeing him win, this series is a gateway to the past
The series does not aim to be a documentary, but a dramatized narrative that captures Senna's cultural impact and revives his presence in the collective imagination. In this sense, the approach works as a tribute, full of reverence and emotion.Senna is not just a story; it's an experience. For new generations, it’s an introduction to what made Ayrton Senna more than just a driver – a legend.