Lucio Pascual Gascon

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Birthday
Aug 24, 1936 (88 years old)
Death date
Apr 26, 2015

Lucio Pascual Gascon

Known For

A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1h 52m
Movie 1998

A Star Named Ayrton Senna

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.

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood
0h 55m
Movie 1993

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood

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.

Biography

Lucio Pascual Gascón, widely known as "Tchê," was a Spanish-born engineer and mechanic who significantly influenced Brazilian motorsports. Emigrating to Brazil in the 1960s, he brought with him expertise in mechanics and a passion for racing. Tchê became a pivotal figure in the karting scene, working with future Formula 1 talents such as Emerson Fittipaldi, Mauricio Gugelmin, Roberto Moreno, and notably, Ayrton Senna. His collaboration with Senna began in the early 1970s, with Tchê serving as Senna's mechanic, engine tuner, and mentor throughout his karting career. Their partnership was instrumental in Senna's development, contributing to numerous victories and titles. Senna once expressed profound gratitude to Tchê, stating, "You’re the one who taught almost all I know, who helped me and who was there for me in every single moment." Tchê's dedication to nurturing young talent and his technical acumen left a lasting impact on Brazilian motorsports. He passed away on April 26, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil, at the age of 78.

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