F1 News: Netflix Reveals Major Development In Ayrton Senna Mini-Series Coming In 2024

The series will span six episodes.

Netflix has announced a major update in the development of its TV series based on the life of F1 legend Ayrton Senna. Officially called 'Senna,' the streaming service has released more names of the cast who will be a part of the series.  

The six episodes will allow fans to witness the Brazilian driver's journey that led him to become the three-time world champion before he lost his life in a tragic incident at Imola in 1994. 

One of the names includes Gabriel Leone who will be playing Senna's role in the mini-series. The 30-year-old actor will also play the role of Alfonso de Portago in the movie 'Ferrari,' which is said to be released toward the end of this year. 

'Senna' is said to be one of Netflix's most important productions. The new cast who will be joining Leone in the series includes Camila Márdila, Christian Malheiros, Alice Wegmann, Hugo Bonemer, Gabriel Louchard, Julia Foti, Marco Ricca, Pâmela Tomé, and Susana Ribeiro.

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Shooting is set to take place across various locations in the world. The series has already completed filming in Argentina and Uruguay. Currently, it is filming scenes in São Paulo, Angra dos Reis, and Rio de Janeiro before moving on to the United Kingdom.

The mini-series aims to provide a first-of-its-kind detailed narrative into the life of an F1 hero who still lives on in the hearts of thousands of fans across the world. Stating about 'Senna,' Netflix said:

"Over the course of six episodes, Senna will, for the first time, depict the journey of overcoming obstacles, ups and downs, joys, and sorrows of Ayrton, exploring his personality and personal relationships,"

Senna finds a place near the top of the list of the greatest F1 drivers in the history of Formula 1. Hence, the mini-series is said to be of high significance not only for his fans but also for the sport and the driver. 

Boasting an impressive total of 41 Grand Prix wins, Senna was one of the three Brazilian drivers to win the world championship title. In addition, he also held the record for having the most number of pole positions- 65. However, the record was broken in 2006.

Set for release in 2024, the mini-series on Senna comes after Netflix's successful 'Drive to Survive' series based on Formula 1 that received a tremendous response.