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.
The official video biography of Ayrton Senna, the triple F1 World Champ whose phenomenal career was cut so tragically short at Imola in 1994. Extensive archive footage covers from his earliest days to becoming one of the world's 'Best Evers', plus many of his most thrilling races. Also featuring informal interviews with his friends and colleagues, Ron Dennis, Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart.
Gérard Ducarouge was a distinguished French engineer and Formula 1 car designer celebrated for his contributions to motorsport engineering. After earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from the École Nationale Technique d’Aéronautique, he began his career at Nord Aviation, working on missile projects. In 1965, he transitioned to motorsport by joining Matra's racing division, where he played a pivotal role in designing the Matra MS80. This car secured the 1969 Formula 1 World Championship for Jackie Stewart. Ducarouge's tenure at Matra also included overseeing the development of the Matra MS670, which achieved three consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1972 to 1974. Following Matra's withdrawal from racing, he joined Ligier in 1975, where his designs led to multiple Grand Prix victories between 1976 and 1981. After a brief period with Alfa Romeo, Ducarouge joined Team Lotus in 1983, significantly contributing to the team's resurgence by designing competitive cars that achieved several wins, notably with drivers Elio de Angelis and Ayrton Senna. Ducarouge's innovative approach and leadership were instrumental in the success of the teams he worked with, leaving a lasting impact on Formula 1 engineering. He passed away on February 19, 2015, at the age of 73.
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