Storyline
Senna: The Test (2017) explores a unique moment in Ayrton Senna's career when, on December 20, 1992, he tested a Penske IndyCar in Phoenix, Arizona. Amid frustrations with McLaren, Senna briefly considered switching to IndyCar, with this test marking his only serious exploration of American racing. The documentary, created by Marshall Pruett and Travis Long, features insights from figures like Emerson Fittipaldi and Rick Mears, capturing this rare event in Senna’s life and his motivations during a challenging period in his career.
Cast & Crew
Marshall Pruett
Narrator
Lead
Roger Penske
Self
Rick Mears
Self
Paul Tracy
Self
Hélio Castroneves
Self
Tony Kanaan
Self
Jeremy Shaw
Self
Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Travis Long's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Senna: The Test is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
