In addition to Leone, the series also stars Kaya Scodelario, Patrick Kennedy and Steven Mackintosh, as well as a number of Brazilian stars. But who else is in the cast and who do they all play?

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the casting of Senna on Netflix.

Senna Cast: Who Plays the Lead Role in the Netflix Series?

Here are the main actors and characters in Senna. Read below for more information about who they are and where you’ve already seen the actors.

• Gabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna
• Kaya Scodelario as Laura
• Pâmela Tomé as Xuxa Meneghel
• Matt Mella as Alain Prost
• Patrick Kennedy as Ron Dennis
• Gabriel Louchard as Galvão Bueno
• Alice Wegmann as Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz
• Camila Márdila as Viviane Senna
• Hugo Bonemer as Nelson Piquet
• Julia Foti as Adriane Galisteu
• Marco Ricca as “Miltao” Senna
• Susana Ribeiro as Neide “Zaza” Senna
• Arnaud Viard as Jean Marie Balestre
• Johannes Heinrichs as Niki Lauda
• Steven Mackintosh as Frank Williams

Gabriel Leone plays Ayrton Senna

Who is Ayrton Senna? Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One world championships before he died in an accident at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Where did I see Gabriel Leone? Leone is a Brazilian actor known for his roles in series such as Malhação and Land of the Strong, as well as the Michael Mann film Ferrari.

Kaya Scodelario as Laura

Who is Laura? Laura is a fictional character, a journalist who accompanies Senna throughout his career.

Where did I see Kaya Scodelario? Scodelario is known for her roles in series such as “Skins” and “The Gentlemen” as well as in films such as “Moon”, “Clash of the Titans”, “Wuthering Heights”, “The Maze Runner”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge” and “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.” and This is Christmas.

Pâmela Tomé plays Xuxa Meneghel

Who is Xuxa Meneghel? Xuxa is a Brazilian television presenter, actress, singer and businesswoman who had a relationship with Ayrton Senna.

Where did I see Pâmela Tomé? Tomé has had roles in series such as Malhação and Pride and Passion.

Matt Mella plays Alain Prost

Who is Alain Prost? Alain Prost is a former French racing driver who partnered Ayrton Senna during his career and developed a rivalry with him.

Where did I see Matt Mella? Mella has had roles in series such as Trigger Point, The Winter King and Hollyoaks, as well as films such as The Last Letter from Your Lover.

Patrick Kennedy plays Ron Dennis

Who is Ron Dennis? Ron Dennis is the former CEO, chairman and founder of the McLaren Group, who was team principal of the McLaren Formula 1 team when Senna raced as part of the team.

Where did I see Patrick Kennedy? Kennedy is known for his roles in series such as Bleak House, Black Mirror, Peep Show, Downton Abbey, Mrs Wilson, The Queen’s Gambit, Atlanta, Death in Paradise, Liaison, Franklin and The Day of the Jackal, as well as films such as Mrs Henderson Presents “Atonement,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “War Horse,” “Mr. Holmes,” “London Has Fallen,” “Peterloo” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

Gabriel Louchard plays Galvão Bueno

Who is Galvao Bueno? Galvão is a Brazilian sports broadcaster who commented on his friend Ayrton Senna’s races.

Where did I see Gabriel Louchard? Louchard is known for his roles in series such as Homens? and Rock Story.

Alice Wegmann plays Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz

who is Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz? Lílian is Ayrton Senna’s ex-wife and childhood friend. They divorced as she struggled with his focus on motor racing and his desire to move to England more permanently.

Where did I see Alice Wegmann? Wegmann had roles in series such as Malhação and Land of the Strong.

Camila Márdila plays Viviane Senna

Who is Viviane Senna? Viviane is Ayrton’s sister.

Where did I see Camila Márdila? Márdila has had roles in series such as Land of the Strong and A Mother’s Love.

Hugo Bonemer plays Nelson Piquet

Who is Nelson Piquet? Nelson is a former Brazilian racing driver who raced in Formula 1 at the same time as Senna.

Where did I see Hugo Bonemer? Bonemer has had roles in series such as Malhação and The Secret Life of Couples.

Julia Foti plays Adriane Galisteu

Who is Adriane Galisteu? Adriane is a Brazilian actress, television presenter and former model who was Senna’s girlfriend when he died in a racing accident.

Where did I see Julia Foti? Foti had roles in series such as Toda Forma de Amor and Malhação.

Marco Ricca plays “Miltão” Senna

Who is “Miltao” Senna? Milton da Silva, known as Miltão by Ayrton Senna, was a factory owner and the racing driver’s father.

Where did I see Marco Ricca? Ricca has had roles in series such as Orphans of a Nation and Boogie Oogie, as well as films such as A Dangerous Practice.

Susana Ribeiro plays Neide “Zaza” Senna

Who is Neide “Zaza” Senna? Neide da Silva, called Senna Zaza by Ayrton, was the racing driver’s mother.

Where did I see Susana Ribeiro? Ribeiro has had roles in series such as Two Faces and Side by Side.

Arnaud Viard plays Jean-Marie Balestre

Who is Jean Marie Balestre? Jean-Marie Balestre was a French racing administrator and president of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA).

Where did I see Arnaud Viard? Viard has had roles in series such as Emily in Paris and Que du bonheur.

Johannes Heinrichs plays Niki Lauda

Who is Niki Lauda? Niki Lauda was an Australian racing driver who competed in Formula 1 at the same time as Senna.

Where did I see Johannes Heinrichs? Heinrichs had roles in series such as “The Three from the Garbage Collection” and “The Heiland: We Are Lawyers”.

Steven Mackintosh plays Frank Williams

Who is Frank Williams? Frank Williams was the founder of the Williams Formula 1 team, which also included Senna.

Where did I see Steven Mackintosh? Mackintosh has had roles in films such as “Lock”, “Stock” and “Two Smoking Barrels”, “Underworld: Evolution”, “The Sweeney”, “Kick-Ass 2” and “Rocketman”, as well as in series such as “Luther”, ” Lucky Man,” “The Pact” and “Payback.”

Other supporting actors in Senna

Other supporting characters appear in the series, including:

• Christian Malheiros as Maurinho
• Joe Hurst as Keith Sutton
• Keisuke Hoashi as Osamu Goto
• Leon Ockenden as James Hunt
• Richard Clothier as Peter Warr
• Tom Mannion as Sid Watkins

Senna is now streaming on Netflix – sign up from £4.99 per month. Netflix is ​​also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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