Senna: The Test

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.

Top Cast

Marshall Pruett

Narrator

Roger Penske

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Rick Mears

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Paul Tracy

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Hélio Castroneves

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Tony Kanaan

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Jeremy Shaw

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Ayrton Senna

Self (archive footage)

Emerson Fittipaldi

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