Netflix to air mini-series based on Ayrton Senna's life

The first teaser of the mini-series was released on Senna's 30th death anniversary.

Netflix will air a six-part mini-series based on the life of 3-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna later this year.

The first teaser of the upcoming series was released on Senna's 30th death anniversary. It features the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, which Senna famously won.

Netflix states, "The 6-part series will showcase Senna’s journey of triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, unveiling his personality and personal relationships. It begins with the start of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career, when he moves to England to compete in Formula Ford, and continues to his fatal accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix."

The series has been produced by the Senna family, with Gabriel Leone in the lead role. Matt Mella plays Alain Prost, Patrick Kennedy plays McLaren team principal Ron Dennis, Steven Mackintosh is in the role of Williams boss Frank Williams, and Tom Mannion will play FIA doctor Professor Sid Watkins.