Senna (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

1
The safety car is entering the pits.
Here comes the green flag.
Senna comes in first,
Schumacher in second.
They are on the sixth lap
of the Imola Grand Prix.
Twenty-three cars are still on the track
after another accident over the weekend,
something Formula 1
hasn't seen in a long time.
We had Rubens Barrichello's
serious crash on Friday,
Ratzenberger's fatal accident on Saturday,
and now this collision
between Letho and Lamy.
Luckily, they were unharmed.
Three-time champion Ayrton Senna
leads the race,
aiming for his first win of the season.
Benetton's Schumacher was right behind,
followed closely by Berger and Damon Hill.
Michael Schumacher tries
to pressure Ayrton Senna
after the rolling restart,
a new feature in Formula 1,
on the sixth lap of the race.
Berger is well behind the two drivers,
with Damon Hill right behind him.
Senna's Williams is about
to complete the sixth lap.
Ayrton Senna overtakes
on the straightaway.
Six laps completed.
Then he boosts his Renault engine's power
compared to Schumacher's Ford engine.
It's the fastest section of the track,
where they reach speeds
of up to 330 kilometers per hour.
Senna's had a bad crash!
Ayrton Senna
A very serious crash.
A serious accident in Imola
a serious accident in Imola.
The Brazilian driver
was taken to the central hospital
It's late.
- Beco!
- Beco!
Boy!
Beco, wait!
Beco!
Slow down! Beco!
I'm sorry.
Hold on tight to the steering wheel, okay?
Just like we talked about.
- This is the gas pedal.
- Gas pedal.
- These are the brakes.
- Brakes.
Go on.
Go, Beco!
Go, Beco!
Go!
Two battle for the title on the track.
Dutchman Peter Koene, and,
in second place, we have Ayrton da Silva!
A real prospect in the sport.
Two-time Brazilian champion,
South American champion,
and now he has a great opportunity
to become the world go-kart champion.
Go!
Go, Beco!
Da Silva passes Koene in the final corner!
Unbelievable!
Yay, Beco!
Thank God everything worked out.
World champion, huh, Beco?
Thank you, Dad.
And on the last lap.
I saw a gap, I had to go for it.
May I have your attention?
Ladies and gentlemen,
with Ayrton da Silva's win
in this final event,
he and Peter Koene
are now tied for first place
in the go-kart world title race.
With the new tiebreaker rule in place,
the champion is the driver
with the best penultimate race result.
- "New tiebreaker rule"?
- Koene won the penultimate race.
And the 1979 go-kart world champion is
Peter Koene!
But Beco won the final!
To present the trophy and crown
to the champion, we are honored to welcome
Jean-Marie Balestre,
president of the sports committee
of the International
Automobile Federation.
A big round of applause!
Wait, Beco. Take it easy.
- That's bullshit. They're messing with me.
- Calm down. Don't play their game.
- That's not fair!
- Calm down.
You do your part on the race track.
Turn it on.
INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASE
The crankshaft is cracked.
How can you tell just by listening?
By the sound of the engine RPM.
I bet you a Guaraná that it's cracked.
Hi, Chico.
What's so funny?
Hey.
- Let's start again.
- Did you talk to the gringo?
- I got you a trial.
- Really?
- Yes.
- Really, Chico?
Thank you, man! That's awesome.
If the goal is to make it to Formula 1,
starting with Formula Ford
in a Van Diemen is a great first step.
It worked for me.
How much money does he want?
It's Van Diemen, Dad.
The team owner
was Fittipaldi's mechanic at Lotus.
"Fittipaldi's mechanic."
Was it because of the mechanic
that he became a two-time champion?
No, but
Fittipaldi started in Formula Ford.
It's the path all drivers take
to make it to Formula 1.
Formula 1?
Dad, I really want to do this trial.
- It's too expensive, Beco.
- But I'll help you pay.
How?
I considered selling the Impala.
My Impala?
I'm the only one who uses it.
And if I pass this trial,
I'll be going to England.
No one will use it.
You were considering selling it.
The Impala covers less
than a quarter of Formula Ford costs.
I know, Dad,
but I'll negotiate a discount with Firman.
I know I can work there fixing karts.
I could make $12,000 a year.
But you don't speak English.
Yes, but that's all the more reason to go.
I'll learn English.
It could help our business in the future.
Forget it, son.
You might as well race here
on the weekends.
You don't have to go to Europe to do that.
Dad
They took away my title in Estoril.
I know I can be a champion.
Once I start working here,
I won't be able to compete anymore.
I have to go.
- Promise to come back in a year?
- I'll return after the season ends.
And you'll return to work? To school?
I promise.
I didn't have time
to sell the Impala anyway
Thanks, Dad.
This right here
When you're there
always keep it set to Brazilian time.
Good luck with the trial.
And with your mother too.
It's Formula Ford.
It's quite different from go-kart.
Much more professional.
What speed can it reach?
80, 90 on the corner.
On the straight.
160, 180
Listen, the cars are bigger,
they are more stable.
And, Mom,
it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- It scares me, Beco.
- I know, Mom, but
Your dad's already agreed. You'll go.
But I want to know what you think.
I think you should be very happy.
And be very careful.
Oh, Beco. Deep down,
I knew this day would come.
Have you told Lilian?
SONGS FOR LILIAN
Beco
is that why you made me this tape?
What?
Beco
you're bad at hiding things.
I got a trial for Formula Ford.
If I pass, I'm going to England.
But I'll be back.
I'll be there for a year,
and then I'll come back.
I promised my dad that.
If I go, will you wait for me?
No.
If you go, I'll go with you.
- What did he say?
- He's playing hardball over money.
Say it's just a discount.
And mention training.
He's got other drivers lined up,
and training
Tell him I'll test next season's cars.
For free.
Tell him if he doesn't close the deal
with me, he'll lose the best driver.
And that I have other offers.
- But you don't.
- Just say it.
Tell him to give me the car,
and I'll prove it on the track. Right now.
How do I say, "The brakes feel soft"?
There's air in the system.
What did he say?
Go have fun. Put that down.
There's still time to back out.
No, there isn't.
Marriage is a serious commitment.
Mom, look over here.
- Hey
- Let me record it.
Beco! Vivi! Léo!
Get in!
Long live the newlyweds.
Beautiful!
Long live the newlyweds.
Stop!
- Champion!
- He's the champion.
Do you like it?
It's beautiful.
It will be.
Yes, it will.
RACE 17 - RACE 18
RACE 19 - RACE 20
Look at that!
I didn't know you had a diary.
What do you write in that?
"Dear Diary,
today I woke up with the love of my life"
No, it's not
It's not a diary.
It's a planner.
For work.
The race number,
pole position, and winner.
- Why have you circled "Quique Mansila?"
- "Mansilla."
He's Argentinian. He's my teammate here.
He's very good.
Isn't that good? Having a good teammate?
He's the only one
who races in the same car
and under the same conditions as I do.
So
he's my biggest rival.
Buddy
I don't have a better engine than you.
I'm just a better driver.
But Relax!
You'll catch up one day! It's okay.
Beco?
Let's go?
What if we lived near my parents?
In a big house.
Three bedrooms.
With enough room for the kids.
I want to have two girls and a boy.
And I already know
what I'm going to name the boy.
Enrique.
So everyone will call him "Quique."
What do you think?
Have you lost your mind? Huh?
- Beco, stop!
- Have you lost it?
Don't you think about the future?
Of course I do.
But I have so much
going on right now that
I don't know, I'll only be here a year.
Sometimes it seems like
there won't be enough time for everything.
Nice, Beco!
Beco!
I almost had a heart attack.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
Prove what?
I'm Laura Harrison,
reporter for the Norfolk Express.
Sports section.
- Oh, are you Brazilian?
- On my mother's side.
You and Mansilla are drawing attention.
Do you think South Americans
have a more aggressive style?
Like yours?
You're talented, Ayrton.
Everyone can see that.
But drivers like you and Mansilla
seem more willing
to take risks than others.
Look, only one can be the champion,
and Mansilla is fast, so
I have to be faster than him.
I'll only stay for an hour.
- I promise.
- Okay.
I'll wait for you.
May I sit down?
Sure.
Do you want some?
No, thank you.
It's horrible, I know.
But I've just got this craving.
Are you pregnant?
Three months.
How nice. Congratulations.
Thank you.
Are you enjoying England?
Not really.
I'm finding it difficult to fit in.
I don't know.
The people's attitude, the cold
The food
But we won't stay here for long.
When the championship is over,
Ayrton and I will go back to Brazil.
You shouldn't talk
about these things with a reporter.
I'm pulling your leg.
But, look, Lilian
Ayrton is an incredible driver.
The more he wins,
the more he'll want to stay.
And I am sure
he will win.
Come on, Beco!
Are you crazy, pushing me off the track?
Off the I was defending my space.
I was going faster than you.
I had the line.
Listen, if you were actually faster,
you would've been ahead of me,
not off the track.
You wanted me out of the race.
You think you're the only one who can be
aggressive behind the wheel?
That's not what I'm saying!
Oh, I know.
You miss the toy go-karts, don't you?
Well, this is a real race, okay?
Get off me!
I'm not playing around.
Are you gonna play dirty?
I'll respond on the track.
Get off me, you son of a bitch.
Why are you going through my stuff?
You think I don't know who these guys are?
Do you want to stay? Live here?
Do you want to go to Formula 1?
What do you want?
- This might not lead to anything.
- But what do you want?
I need to know, Beco!
- Will you wait until you sign a contract?
- No, it's not that, but
Of course not, but
I'm starting to have opportunities.
You're creating these opportunities.
- Listen, Lilian
- I have my life in São Paulo.
- We might like it here.
- I want to finish college.
- You could get used
- I don't like it here!
You promised, Beco.
Five consecutive wins, son!
Congratulations!
I'm really happy, Mom.
Ralph is listening to me more.
I think I understand the car better also.
I'm very happy.
Did you like the photos I sent?
I loved them. They are so beautiful.
I'm buying a new album to put them.
How is Lilian?
She's fine.
She's fine, Mom.
How about you? How are you?
I'm great, Mom. I'm great.
Well
I'm just
thinking about my next steps.
There's a lot going on here.
Beco, your next step
is to come back to São Paulo.
That's the deal.
You gave me your word, son.
Your priority now is to attend college
and assist at the factory.
Now is the time
to make money, Beco, not spend it.
I know.
Son, I'm going to sew your glove, okay?
Great, Mom.
We'll be here waiting for you
after the championship ends, all right?
Okay.
Kisses to everyone.
Kisses, honey. Take care.
You too.
Stay out of trouble, son.
Stay out of trouble, Dad.
You weren't so bad after all.
Gracias, amigo.
Congratulations, honey.
You deserve it.
Silva Auto Parts.
Formula 1 has always been
a race against the clock.
Fifteen seconds separate Mansell
in fourth place from Piquet in fifth.
- Brazil's Nelson Piquet is set
- Beco?
to win his first world title!
- To once again bring the joy
- Beco?
of being champion
to the Brazilian people.
Nelson Piquet has just passed the pits.
The race is almost over.
Brazil is champion! World champion again!
It's another historic moment
for the Brazilian people!
For national motorsport!
- Nelson Piquet is the world champion!
- Help me with these.
After Emerson Fitti
I was thinking of putting
the trophies on this shelf.
Everyone always wants to know
what it was like in England.
You'll be able to tell them
about your time as a racing driver.
I am a racing driver.
Beco, I'm not going back to England.
Subtitle translation by Rita Macedo