Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.
The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
No rest for the elite of Grand Prix racing. Cutting edge R&D is the norm for Formula One teams and their drivers between the end of one season and the beginning of the next. In this groundbreaking documentary we follow the F1 McLaren team and its star driver Ayrton Senna from the Chequered Flag at end of the last race in 1990 in Adelaide for the Australian GP - to the Green Light start of the first race of 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona for the US Grand Prix. A unique behind-the-scenes look at F1, this video shows the state-of-the-art McLaren headquarters in Woking, England, rigorous testing in Estoril, Portugal, followed by Barcelona, Spain and finally Suzuka, Japan. Bonus footage includes a close up and personal look at Senna during his offseason in his homeland, Brazil, and finally to the US for the start of the new Grand Prix season.
Josef Leberer is an Austrian physiotherapist renowned for his extensive career in Formula 1, spanning over 35 years. He began his F1 journey in 1988 with McLaren, working closely with legendary drivers such as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. Leberer was instrumental in enhancing drivers' physical and mental preparation, contributing to their on-track performance. His collaboration with Senna was particularly notable; their professional relationship evolved into a deep friendship, with Leberer accompanying Senna to Williams in 1994. After Senna's passing, Leberer joined Sauber Motorsport in 1997, where he continued to support drivers like Kimi Räikkönen, Sebastian Vettel, and Felipe Nasr. In November 2023, Leberer announced his retirement from his active role, transitioning to serve as Sauber Motorsport's ambassador starting January 2024. This new position allows him to share his rich experiences and insights from his distinguished career with fans and partners.
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