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Senna: The Test

Senna: The Test

2017•26m•Documentary

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.

Travis Long · Director

Marshall Pruett · Director

Marshall Pruett · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime26m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 20, 2017

Actors

Marshall Pruett

Marshall Pruett

Narrator

Roger Penske

Roger Penske

Self

Rick Mears

Rick Mears

Self

Paul Tracy

Paul Tracy

Self

Hélio Castroneves

Hélio Castroneves

Self

Tony Kanaan

Tony Kanaan

Self

Jeremy Shaw

Jeremy Shaw

Self

Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna

Self (archive footage)

Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi

Self (archive footage)

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