Ayrton Sennaan icon of world motorsport, will have his life and legacy portrayed in a new documentary series entitled ‘Senna’, which is scheduled to arrive on Netflix in 2024.
The production will have approximately six episodes and promises to explore various aspects of the Brazilian driver’s life, including his achievements on the track, his social impact and his tragic end.
Ayrton Senna and his legacy
Ayrton Senna da Silva was one of the greatest drivers of Formula 1 in history. He was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1960. After a brief but memorable career, he tragically passed away in an accident during a race in Imola, Italy, in 1994.
Senna won three world championships (1988, 1990, 1991) and left a lasting legacy not only in sport but also in social causes.
Ayrton Senna’s name became known internationally not only for his exceptional skills on the track, but also for his charisma, dedication to philanthropy and relentless pursuit of perfection in motorsport.
Controversies involving Netflix production
Adriane Galisteu and Ayrton Senna – Image: Instagram/@galisteuoficial/Estadão/Reproduction
The production of the documentary series ‘Senna’ is being carried out by Netflixwith scenes filmed both in Brazil and in international locations, such as Argentina, Uruguay and the United Kingdom.
However, an important name in Ayrton Senna’s life seems to have been left out during the production of the documentary: we are talking about Adriane Galisteu.
Adriane Galisteu was named as the love of Senna’s life, as detailed in the book ‘Uma estrela chamada Senna’, written by journalist Lemyr Martins.
Despite this, Galisteu herself recently stated that Netflix did not contact her to discuss her participation in the series.
Through its social mediashe expressed her surprise and concern, claiming to have no idea how her image will be represented in the production.
Netflix’s lack of contact with Galisteu raises questions about the series’ historical accuracy, especially when compared to other similar productions, such as ‘O Rei da TV’, which documents the life of Silvio Santos.
Galisteu argues that the series about Silvio Santos distorted her image, as at no point did she see portrayed in the plot who the presenter really was, since she lived and worked with him.
Given this controversy, we can only wait and see how the series ‘Senna’ will address the life and legacy of the Brazilian driver and how Galisteu’s absence could affect the historical representation of the relationship between the two.
