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.
Bernard Dudot, born on January 30, 1939, in France, is a distinguished French engineer renowned for his contributions to Formula 1, particularly as a key figure behind Renault’s engine development. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers, Dudot joined Renault in the late 1960s, working on various automotive projects before transitioning to motorsport. In 1977, Dudot was instrumental in developing Renault’s pioneering 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, marking the first successful turbo era in Formula 1. This revolutionary engine powered Renault and later other teams, including Lotus, to numerous victories in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He returned to prominence in the 1990s, overseeing the development of Renault’s V10 engine, which became the dominant power unit in Formula 1, securing multiple championships with Williams and Benetton teams, driven by champions like Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Michael Schumacher. Dudot retired in 2003, but his innovative work in engine design left a lasting impact on Formula 1, particularly through his role in shaping the turbocharged and naturally aspirated engine eras. His legacy is remembered for advancing F1’s technical standards and driving Renault’s success in the sport.
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