Senna (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

Episode 5

1
Is everything okay?
Ron Dennis called again.
Do you know what he wants?
He wants me to write a letter
acknowledging my "mistake."
He wants to keep you in Formula 1
on his team, son.
I didn't lie in that interview, Dad.
Now I have to apologize to Balestre?
So you'll give it all up because of him?
I'm not asking you
to abandon your principles, son.
Dry off, Beco.
I want to show you something.
Take a look.
Going back to the go-kart times.
BECO'S FIRST GO-KART, 1964
XUXA AND AYRTON
TOGETHER AND IN LOVE
That's a lot of history.
I COULD HAVE GONE TO FORMULA 1
BUT IT WAS TOO EARLY
MR. SENNA, I KNOW YOU MUST RECEIVE
SPAIN
BEST RACING DRIVER IN THE WORLD
AYRTON, WE'RE GONNA BE CHAMPIONS
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
WORLD CHAMPION
SIGNED BY MARCELO
SENNA, WE LOVE YOU
MARCELO
OUR HERO, THANK YOU
MARCELO
JEAN-MARIE BALESTRE
PRESIDENT OF THE FIA
Hello, Ron.
F1 PROMOTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
AGS?
Thank you, Ron.
It's the 1990 Formula 1 season!
Senna at McLaren, Prost at Ferrari.
Once again, the championship battle
is likely to come down
to the two best drivers.
It's Senna versus Prost, folks!
Who will win this battle?
Here comes Ayrton Senna!
With extreme precision and control!
Last lap of the 1990 Monza Grand Prix!
Ayrton Senna wins!
He managed to hold off Alain Prost
for the sixth time this year!
He's close to a second championship!
OUR HERO, THANK YOU
SIGNED BY MARCELO
Last year, the regulations
handed the title to Prost
after the controversial accident
with Senna,
but this year, Ayrton has the advantage,
right, Reginaldo?
Exactly.
If Ferrari's French driver
doesn't score any points here in Suzuka,
Ayrton will be champion.
All the drivers are focused,
visualizing the course.
Alain Prost is in second,
behind Ayrton Senna on pole position.
He is starting on
the part of the track that has no grip,
off the ideal racing line.
Let's see how he handles Prost
at the start, Galvão.
He could win the title here in Suzuka.
Come on, Beco.
And there's a crash!
Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna
crashed at the start!
It looks bad!
I can't see anything.
If the race goes on
and Prost doesn't come back,
Ayrton Senna
will be a two-time Formula 1 champion!
Let's wait and see.
Congratulations on the title, Ayrton.
Jackie Stewart said
you've had more accidents
than any of the other world champions.
He said that?
Do you think your title is the end
of the "gentlemen drivers" era?
Funny you should ask that because
I've won more races
than anyone in the last three years,
had more pole positions
than anyone in history,
and secured two world titles
in the last three years.
But there were 22 cars behind you.
Wasn't that a risky move?
I saw a gap and tried to overtake.
If you don't go for a gap,
you're not a real racing driver.
Senna, the youngest to ever win two
It wasn't a win this year,
but the championship has once again
ended here at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Two-time champion!
Ayrton Senna is the 1990 world champion!
Two-time champion!
- Did you see that?
- He's a two-time champion!
Two-time champion!
Two-time champion!
I like him too.
The first one is for my little princess.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Ask Grandma for help.
- I'll help you.
- Is this one for me?
- It is.
And this one is for you, peanut.
So, is that what you wanted?
Thank you!
Now go play downstairs.
- That went well.
- Right?
No, I should throw that away.
Wait, Mom. I want to read it.
Beco
You know who you are.
When you became champion this year,
I wish you could have seen it
Fireworks all over town, honey.
It was an uproar.
We couldn't sleep.
But you insist on becoming champion
on the other side of the world.
You think it's my choice?
It is.
When you win a race here in Brazil,
you'll understand.
I've been trying for years, Mom.
I know.
Winning at Interlagos is what I want most.
Excuse me.
Today is our day!
It's almost time.
Look!
Let's go, Beco!
It's the second race of 1991!
Ayrton Senna won the first one in Phoenix!
This is the big one, folks!
After so many years of close calls,
let's hope Senna's dream comes true.
A dream that's not just his,
but also every Brazilian's.
Right, Reginaldo?
Senna is a two-time world champion
and now he's chasing this victory
as if it were
the one title he's still missing.
Senna is a winner!
Balestre is a cheater! Senna is a winner!
Balestre is a cheater! Senna is a winner!
Balestre is a cheater! Senna is a winner!
I think the Brazilian people
really need a lesson in hospitality.
They need to learn what courtesy
and hospitality mean.
We brought our world championship here.
If you don't appreciate it,
we won't come back.
Balestre is a cheater! Senna is a winner!
Senna is still in the lead,
getting closer to his first victory
at a Brazilian Grand Prix.
Once again, he's holding off
the powerful Williams
of Mansell and Patrese.
The Renault engine has really
come a long way this season, and
It's unlikely that any other team
will stand a chance.
Williams seems to have
a promising car on their hands,
but Senna is still driving like a master.
The race is almost over!
The Lion keeps pushing,
speeding up towards Ayrton Senna.
And Mansell tries to make the most
of the Renault engine's power.
Let's see how Senna responds
in the coming laps.
Look at Mansell! Look at Mansell!
Mansell spun out
and now he's out of the race!
The path looks clear for Ayrton Senna
in the Brazilian Grand Prix!
Nigel Mansell is out of the race!
He has a 40-second lead over Patrese
who has taken second place
from his teammate Mansell!
Not this year!
He won't let this victory slip away!
Today is his day!
It seems like a win on home soil
is inevitable for the Brazilian driver!
to win here in Interlagos where he began
his journey to becoming champion.
Ayrton Senna is completely dominating.
Once again, we're witnessing mastery
No! It'll have to do!
Ayrton Senna is still in the lead,
but Patrese is drawing closer!
His 40-second lead
is now down to 30 seconds.
He lost a lot on this lap.
Senna needs to pick up the pace now
to manage the gap.
The gap between Senna and Patrese
has narrowed.
We can't tell if the Brazilian
is preserving his car
or if there's a mechanical issue
affecting the number one McLaren.
It would be a tragedy to have a problem
with the car this far into the race.
The gap is already about 20 seconds.
Senna can't keep losing four seconds
per lap or things will get tricky.
I don't get it, is he slowing down?
It looks like Ayrton Senna
is having issues with the transmission.
Ayrton Senna will have to change
his approach to keep the engine speed up.
I can't even imagine
how physically demanding this is, Galvão.
The gap to Patrese
is shrinking with every lap,
and the Brazilian seems unable to respond.
Riccardo Patrese is fastest on this lap!
The difference now drops to 9.6 seconds.
If he keeps this up,
he'll catch up to Ayrton Senna!
The rain is picking up here in Interlagos.
And now is the time.
Now he has to prove
that he can excel in the rain.
He gestures to indicate rain.
Won't this be good for him, Milton?
I don't think today, Neyde.
Three laps to go,
but Patrese could ruin the party!
The lead has dropped to 5.4 seconds.
Patrese is looming in his rearview
and the situation is getting
Dramatic!
Patrese is so close now!
Ayrton Senna is struggling
to stay on track.
It looks like the Brazilian won't hold on.
Ayrton Senna is facing
an almost impossible task.
Ayrton has always had
what it takes to win in Brazil,
but luck has never been on his side.
Now it's all about determination,
about Ayrton's talent.
Trying to make the most of the drizzle
here in Interlagos!
It's all about passion!
Senna is doing his best
to keep his car on the track.
It's the last lap!
The last stretch of pavement!
The last corners of Interlagos!
A racetrack that feels like
a second home to Ayrton Senna!
Ayrton Senna led from start to finish,
here he comes!
After this corner, we can see Senna!
And the fans wait eagerly,
they're ready to finally let out the cheer
that's been building up for years!
The checkered flag
is in the hands of Mihaly Hidasy!
And here comes Ayrton Senna!
And he wins! Ayrton!
Ayrton Senna from Brazil!
A heroic victory for Ayrton Senna!
To make history
in this amazing sport that is Formula 1!
This will be remembered by every Brazilian
from all over the world!
Ayrton Senna with an amazing performance
in his homeland.
He's unstoppable!
Fuck! Holy shit!
Dad?
Come here, Dad.
Come!
Give me a hug.
I thought,
"If I win, it'll be by sheer strength."
I said to myself, "I fought so hard."
"So many years to get to this.
Today, I fought so hard"
"It's gonna have to work."
"It's gonna have to work
and I'll have to be the first one because
God is greater than all of us."
"And He will give me this race."
And that's what happened.
God gave me this race and I'm thankful.
Thank you, Brazil. Thanks to all the fans.
The warmth from everyone
this weekend has been incredible.
We had to win. We couldn't let this go.
And we went for it, and we did it.
When you say "we,"
who are you referring to?
Brazil and all the Brazilian people.
Everyone who follows,
everyone who supports.
Yes.
Today, all of Brazil
was with me on the track.
SENNA'S TRIUMPH
AYRTON SENNA WINS THE BRAZILIAN GP
RACE TO MY BANK
NACIONAL
SENNA IS VERY CLOSE
TO THE THIRD WORLD TITLE
SPEED UP, AYRTON
AYRTON SENNA:
VICTORY AT THE 1991 MONACO GRAND PRIX
They'll call you
for the interview soon, okay?
A little bird told me you were here.
Not a little bird, a motormouth.
Galvão, right?
It was beautiful
when you won here in Brazil.
- Did you watch the race?
- Of course.
I missed you so much, Xu.
Me too.
I have to go.
So, do you like the car?
Spectacular.
Are you gonna let me drive?
Mauro, I gotta say, I've missed my Impala.
Yours? It wasn't yours. It was Milton's.
You sold it to go to England, I bought it.
Now it's mine.
You should've seen the car's condition.
I got it for a bargain, but
I spent more than double to fix it up.
It was completely neglected.
Hi. Good morning.
Good morning.
I'm looking for Marcelo Silva.
Does he live here?
The letter you sent meant a lot to me.
It really helped me when I needed it.
Do you remember it?
OUR HERO
I was bad at drawing.
But I loved watching you drive.
It's tough to handle this asphalt.
How fast can you go
when you reach this hill?
Very fast.
You were going really fast.
My first race was in a go-kart.
It's a car about this size,
small like this.
But it has an engine,
so it goes a lot faster.
I remember arriving at the track
with my father
and he saw some big guys
betting money on the race.
But I didn't care,
because all I wanted was to race.
- Did you win?
- No, because I had a bad crash.
But that's how we learn, right?
Sometimes we make mistakes and crash.
Sometimes the car breaks down.
Sometimes we scrape our knees, am I right?
I brought you a present.
I didn't even see you arrive.
- Did you just dive right in?
- I did.
I really needed the ocean.
Where were you yesterday?
I was in São Paulo with Mauro.
Can you believe
Mauro bought Milton's Impala?
- Our Impala?
- Impala '64, a classic.
I don't know how he found that car,
but he did.
He bought it and restored it.
And it looks beautiful.
Even more beautiful than it used to be.
- Wow.
- Amazing, right?
We went to see a boy, a fan of mine.
Marcelo.
He wrote me a beautiful letter.
A few letters, actually.
- The one with the drawing in your RV?
- Yes.
It was good. It was very good.
But on the way to his house, Vivi
we saw so much poverty,
so much misery
Our country could be
the best place in the world.
I feel like I can do more.
We can do more, right?
Senna dominated the 1991 season,
and this could be his seventh win!
Today is the day.
He won in the United States,
he won in Brazil,
Imola, Monaco, Hungary, Belgium
and leads here in Suzuka
once again in the final laps.
It could be Ayrton Senna's
third championship!
He's six seconds ahead
of his teammate, Berger!
The fans in Japan are ready to celebrate.
The Brazilian fans too!
The whole world is with Ayrton Senna!
Here comes Ayrton Senna! Berger is close.
Senna creates a gap for him. I knew it!
I knew it!
Senna slows down on the final straight.
It's Berger's first win in a McLaren,
and Senna is a three-time
Formula 1 world champion!
Ayrton Senna now stands
with the greatest names in motorsport.
Ayrton Senna from Brazil!
Three-time world champion!
Attention, please.
With your third World Championship,
you've made history in Formula 1.
How do you feel?
I have to go.
- I have to go.
- No
Your hair looks beautiful.
You saw me at the race yesterday.
You wore it differently at the racetrack.
That was work.
Hair, makeup, uniform.
All girls look the same.
Do you really have to go?
- I do.
- Right now?
I have a photo shoot in the morning.
If you stay a bit longer,
I can give you a ride.
I'm a good driver.
Oh, really? You're a good driver?
I didn't know that.
Call me.
A spectacular victory. Here it
Ayrton
Ayrton Senna from Brazil
wins at Interlagos!
Look, they've jumped onto the track
to celebrate with Ayrton Senna!
Ayrton is in the crowd's arms!
He's an idol and a hero to all of us!
After a tough year in 1992
where he struggled
against the powerful Williams,
Senna wins the second race
of the 1993 season.
But there's no doubt
it will be a tough battle,
a challenging year ahead
against the Williams "magic carpet."
a whole year
Subtitle translation by Rita Macedo
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