Senna is a documentary film directed by Asif Kapadia that explores the life and career of Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna. The film uses archival footage and interviews with Senna's family, friends, and colleagues, including fellow drivers Alain Prost and Gerhard Berger, to chronicle Senna's rise to fame in the 1980s and his battles with Prost, his teammate at McLaren.
The film also delves into Senna's personal life and his spiritual beliefs, including his deep faith in God and his sense of purpose on the racetrack. It examines the politics and dangers of Formula One racing, including Senna's concerns about safety and his tragic death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
Senna premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. It won numerous awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary and the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, and grossed over $8 million worldwide. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports documentaries ever made and a tribute to the life and legacy of one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One racing.