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Alain Prost Slams Netflix’s Ayrton Senna Series: “Lacks Sensitivity and Truth”

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
February 11, 2025
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Alain Prost Slams Netflix’s Ayrton Senna Series: “Lacks Sensitivity and Truth”

Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has delivered a scathing critique of Netflix’s Ayrton Senna series, accusing the production of distorting the truth and exploiting his former rival’s legacy for commercial gain.

The highly anticipated series, which starred Gabriel Leone as Senna, was released as part of the 30th anniversary tributes to the three-time world champion, who tragically lost his life at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. While some fans praised the dramatized retelling, Prost has made it clear he is deeply unhappy with how Senna’s story was told.

“I’m sure Ayrton wouldn’t like it, not least because it shows a lack of sensitivity,” Prost told RAC Motori.
“It’s a great story and you shouldn’t tell things that weren’t true out of thin air.”

“If you have to do something commercial, it’s not nice to do it in Senna’s name. I don’t like it and I don’t accept it.”


A Rivalry That Defined an Era

The Senna-Prost rivalry is one of Formula 1’s most intense and iconic battles, beginning when the pair were teammates at McLaren from 1988-1989 and continuing when Prost moved to Ferrari and later Williams.

Their on-track clashes and psychological warfare became the stuff of legend, culminating in the infamous collisions at Suzuka in 1989 and 1990, which played a decisive role in the championship outcomes.

Yet, despite their once-bitter rivalry, Prost and Senna made peace in the months before Senna’s tragic passing. According to Prost, Netflix’s portrayal failed to capture this crucial part of their relationship, instead opting for sensationalism over authenticity.


Prost’s Longstanding Criticism of Senna Productions

This isn’t the first time Prost has expressed his frustration over how Senna’s story has been told. He was also highly critical of the 2010 documentary film “Senna”, despite its widespread acclaim.

“I resent the film that was done,” Prost previously stated.
“It was fake.”

Prost believes that both the documentary and Netflix series ignored the friendship he and Senna developed before the Brazilian’s death, painting a one-dimensional rivalry rather than the complex evolution of their relationship.

“Ayrton started talking to me,” Prost recalled.
“He called me at least once or twice a week. Sometimes for nothing, sometimes for advice.”

“It lasted six months until Imola. We became friends, we became close. It’s a new period that I would never have imagined before. I have an incredible memory of it.”


Was the Senna Series Too Commercialized?

Prost’s criticism raises a bigger question—has Senna’s legacy been exploited for entertainment value rather than being honored with accuracy?

Netflix’s dramatization undoubtedly took creative liberties, but at what cost? Prost argues that if the goal was profit rather than truth, then it fails to respect Senna’s memory.

With F1’s growing mainstream popularity, fueled by Netflix’s “Drive to Survive”, the line between authentic storytelling and dramatized entertainment continues to blur.


Final Thought: Protecting Senna’s Legacy

While Senna’s status as a motorsport icon remains untouched, the debate over how his legacy should be told will likely continue.

Should F1’s greatest stories be told with dramatic flair, or is historical accuracy paramount?

Prost has made his stance clear—if it’s not the truth, it’s not worthy of the name Senna.

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