On May 1st (Wednesday), the 30th anniversary of the death of three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna, ESPN presents a special program to celebrate the life of the legendary driver. Adriane Galisteu, Christian Fittipaldi and Geraldo Rodrigues are the guests who remember special moments unknown to the public.
The three guests talk about how they met Ayrton Senna and what it was like to deal with such a focused but kind personality.
“He was very shy, so he had a lot of difficulty starting a conversation. One day he took me to dinner and nothing happened, nothing”, comments Adriane, about the beginning of their relationship.
Geraldo, businessman and founder of Reunion Sports, remembers a ‘game’ in which they pushed each other’s cars.
“The joke had been going on since the restaurant. When it was time to leave, one car was next to the other and Ayrton said goodbye. Suddenly, he reverses, hits a car, accelerates and hits another. That was his way of saying that he didn’t play along because he knew he would win.”
The special episode also features an unprecedented life-size replica of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s iconic car. In addition, a model of the driver’s helmet is part of the scene, along with light designs following the colors of the athlete’s uniform.
In a last moment, the guests reflect on which path Ayrton would have followed, whether more focused on sport or business.
Finally, they bring the lessons they learned from Senna’s quick passage in this world. For Adriane, the message is clear.
“Live your life, make your dreams come true, believe, spend time with your friends. There’s nothing cooler in the world than being able to work and also have fun.”
The exhibition is scheduled for May 1st (Wednesday), at 10pm (Brasília time), on ESPN, without commercial breaks. After broadcast, it will be available on the Star+ streaming platform.
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