Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light
Synopsis
No rest for the elite of Grand Prix racing. Cutting edge R&D is the norm for Formula One teams and their drivers between the end of one season and the beginning of the next. In this groundbreaking documentary we follow the F1 McLaren team and its star driver Ayrton Senna from the Chequered Flag at end of the last race in 1990 in Adelaide for the Australian GP - to the Green Light start of the first race of 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona for the US Grand Prix. A unique behind-the-scenes look at F1, this video shows the state-of-the-art McLaren headquarters in Woking, England, rigorous testing in Estoril, Portugal, followed by Barcelona, Spain and finally Suzuka, Japan. Bonus footage includes a close up and personal look at Senna during his offseason in his homeland, Brazil, and finally to the US for the start of the new Grand Prix season.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1991
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Megahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Megahy
- Original Title
- Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Bedford Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Megahy
Francis Megahy
Mike Dineen
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Megahy
Writer
Mike Dineen
Producer
Francis Megahy
Director
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What is Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light about?
No rest for the elite of Grand Prix racing. Cutting edge R&D is the norm for Formula One teams and their drivers between the end of one season and the beginning of the next. In this groundbreaking documentary we follow the F1 McLaren team and its star driver Ayrton Senna from the Chequered Flag at end of the last race in 1990 in Adelaide for the Australian GP - to the Green Light start of the first race of 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona for the US Grand Prix. A unique behind-the-scenes look at F1, this video shows the state-of-the-art McLaren headquarters in Woking, England, rigorous testing in Estoril, Portugal, followed by Barcelona, Spain and finally Suzuka, Japan. Bonus footage includes a close up and personal look at Senna during his offseason in his homeland, Brazil, and finally to the US for the start of the new Grand Prix season.
Who directed Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light?
Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light was directed by Francis Megahy.
Who stars in Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light?
The principal cast of Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light includes Ayrton Senna, Ron Dennis, James Hunt, Gerhard Berger, Martin Whitmarsh.
When was Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light released and how long is it?
Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 51m.