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Miniseries

Season 1 • 1993

4.0 / 5

Episodes

1. A Man for All Seasons

The first part of this series comes from the Portuguese Grand Prix where the Formula 1 title was decided. Senna announces he is leaving McLaren after six seasons. Mika Hakkinen replaced Michael Andretti in the number two car.

1993-11-1230 min

2. The Rookie

The focus of this part of the series is Michael Andretti whose switch from Indycar racing to Formula 1 is not successful.

1993-11-1930 min

3. A Few Good Men

Examines the relationship between the engineers and mechanics who prepare and maintain Formula 1 cars, and their drivers. Follows the team rebuilding Ayrton Senna's car at Monaco in two hours, and also visits the Grand Prix at Magny Cours, where the team were disappointed with the results.

1993-11-2630 min

4. The Boy From Brazil

Ayrton Senna, the star driver in the McLaren team, and his boss, Ron Denis, recall the complicated negociations that took place before he signed on with the team this year. Includes footage from Monza.

1993-12-0330 min

5. Friendly Persuasion

About the way McLaren markets itself to the public and the sponsors of motor racing. Travels to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where McLaren persuades an Italian wine company to put their name on the cars.

1993-12-1030 min

6. The Rules Of The Game

Half way through the season, active suspension systems are banned from racing, and the team have to rebuild their cars.

1993-12-1730 min

7. Good-bye To All That

Documentary about the McLaren team at the last race of the Grand Prix season in Adelaide.

1993-12-2430 min