Senna
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Senna!
The series starsGabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna, with it delving into his personal and professional life.
The race took place at Suzuka Circuit, with Senna having pole position and Prost being second.
Thus, the infamous race began.
Prost was dominant for most of the race.
Senna wasn’t able to pull ahead,but on lap 46, Senna grew desperate.
Prost wouldn’t let Senna pass, causing Senna to crash both cars onto the escape road.
Prost exited his car, believing that Senna’s crash had secured him the title.
Since Senna cut the chicane during his bump-start, the stewards disqualified him.
Senna is a biographical drama series directed by Vicente Amorim, chronicling the life and career of Brazilian Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. The series offers an in-depth look at Senna’s rise in the racing world, his personal challenges, and the impact of his legacy on the sport.
Although Senna appealed to the FISA, they dismissed his case and let the disqualification stand.
Senna raced again in the 1990 season, with Senna and Prost facing off at Suzuka once more.
At the first turn on the first lap, Senna crashed into Prost.
This ended the race for both of the drivers.
Because of the standing going into the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix,this led to Senna clinching the title.
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Senna maintained his innocence, saying that he simply didn’t want to let Prost through the first corner.
Eventually, Senna admitted that he crashed into Prost on purpose.
He cited the end of the 1989 race, saying that the duo was now even.
However, the debate will most likely start again withthe release of Netflix’sSenna.
