P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ayrton Senna – three-time Formula 1 world champion, ruthless competitor, devout Catholic, and secret philanthropist – embodied these contradictions more than most. Yet Netflix’s new series SENNA, which opens with the Brazilian’s fatal crash at Tamburello corner, seems more interested in crafting legend than exploring the man.
Ayrton Senna, a three-time Formula 1 world champion, was a complex figure with contradictions that made him inherently human. Netflix’s series SENNA begins with Senna’s fatal crash, more focused on crafting a legend than exploring the man behind it. While visually stunning, the series falls short in capturing the depth of Senna’s character, especially his spiritual beliefs and philanthropic endeavors. Netflix’s approach to sports storytelling, exemplified by Drive to Survive, emphasizes commercial success over narrative depth, sacrificing nuance for mass appeal. Despite a charismatic performance by Gabriel Leone and captivating production design, SENNA ultimately simplifies a multifaceted individual, missing out on what truly made Ayrton Senna extraordinary.
