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The safety car is entering the pits. Here comes the green flag.

Senna comes in first, Schumacher in second.

They are on the sixth lap of the Imola Grand Prix.

Twenty-three cars are still on the track

after another accident over the weekend,

something Formula 1 hasn't seen in a long time.

We had Rubens Barrichello's serious crash on Friday,

Ratzenberger's fatal accident on Saturday,

and now this collision between Letho and Lamy.

Luckily, they were unharmed.

Three-time champion Ayrton Senna leads the race,

aiming for his first win of the season.

Benetton's Schumacher was right behind, followed closely by Berger and Damon Hill.

Michael Schumacher tries to pressure Ayrton Senna

after the rolling restart,

a new feature in Formula 1, on the sixth lap of the race.

Berger is well behind the two drivers,

with Damon Hill right behind him.

Senna's Williams is about to complete the sixth lap.

Ayrton Senna overtakes on the straightaway.

Six laps completed.

Then he boosts his Renault engine's power

compared to Schumacher's Ford engine.

It's the fastest section of the track,

where they reach speeds of up to 330 kilometers per hour.

Senna's had a bad crash!

Ayrton Senna...

A very serious crash.

A serious accident in Imola...

...a serious accident in Imola.

The Brazilian driver was taken to the central hospital...

It's late.

- Beco! - Beco!

Boy!

Beco, wait!

Beco!

Slow down! Beco!

I'm sorry.

Hold on tight to the steering wheel, okay?

Just like we talked about.

- This is the gas pedal. - Gas pedal.

- These are the brakes. - Brakes.

Go on.

Go, Beco!

Go, Beco!

Go!

Two battle for the title on the track.

Dutchman Peter Koene, and, in second place, we have Ayrton da Silva!

A real prospect in the sport.

Two-time Brazilian champion, South American champion,

and now he has a great opportunity to become the world go-kart champion.

Go!

Go, Beco!

Da Silva passes Koene in the final corner!

Unbelievable!

Yay, Beco!

Thank God everything worked out.

World champion, huh, Beco?

Thank you, Dad.

And on the last lap.

I saw a gap, I had to go for it.

May I have your attention?

Ladies and gentlemen,

with Ayrton da Silva's win in this final event,

he and Peter Koene are now tied for first place

in the go-kart world title race.

With the new tiebreaker rule in place,

the champion is the driver with the best penultimate race result.

-"New tiebreaker rule"? - Koene won the penultimate race.

And the 1979 go-kart world champion is...

Peter Koene!

But Beco won the final!

To present the trophy and crown to the champion, we are honored to welcome

Jean-Marie Balestre, president of the sports committee

of the International Automobile Federation.

A big round of applause!

Wait, Beco. Take it easy.

- That's bullshit. They're messing with me. - Calm down. Don't play their game.

- That's not fair! - Calm down.

You do your part on the race track.

Turn it on.

INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASE

The crankshaft is cracked.

How can you tell just by listening?

By the sound of the engine RPM.

I bet you a Guaraná that it's cracked.

Hi, Chico.

What's so funny?

Hey.

- Let's start again. - Did you talk to the gringo?

- I got you a trial. - Really?

- Yes. - Really, Chico?

Thank you, man! That's awesome.

If the goal is to make it to Formula 1,

starting with Formula Ford in a Van Diemen is a great first step.

It worked for me.

How much money does he want?

It's Van Diemen, Dad.

The team owner was Fittipaldi's mechanic at Lotus.

"Fittipaldi's mechanic."

Was it because of the mechanic that he became a two-time champion?

No, but... Fittipaldi started in Formula Ford.

It's the path all drivers take to make it to Formula 1.

Formula 1?

Dad, I really want to do this trial.

- It's too expensive, Beco. - But I'll help you pay.

How?

I considered selling the Impala.

My Impala?

I'm the only one who uses it.

And if I pass this trial, I'll be going to England.

No one will use it. You were considering selling it.

The Impala covers less than a quarter of Formula Ford costs.

I know, Dad, but I'll negotiate a discount with Firman.

I know I can work there fixing karts.

I could make $12,000 a year.

But you don't speak English.

Yes, but that's all the more reason to go.

I'll learn English. It could help our business in the future.

Forget it, son.

You might as well race here on the weekends.

You don't have to go to Europe to do that.

Dad...

They took away my title in Estoril.

I know I can be a champion.

Once I start working here, I won't be able to compete anymore.

I have to go.

- Promise to come back in a year? - I'll return after the season ends.

And you'll return to work? To school?

I promise.

I didn't have time to sell the Impala anyway...

Thanks, Dad.

This right here...

When you're there...

always keep it set to Brazilian time.

Good luck with the trial.

And with your mother too.

It's Formula Ford.

It's quite different from go-kart. Much more professional.

What speed can it reach?

80, 90... on the corner.

On the straight.

160, 180...

Listen, the cars are bigger, they are more stable.

And, Mom, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

- It scares me, Beco. - I know, Mom, but...

Your dad's already agreed. You'll go.

But I want to know what you think.

I think you should be very happy.

And be very careful.

Oh, Beco. Deep down, I knew this day would come.

Have you told Lilian?

SONGS FOR LILIAN

Beco...

is that why you made me this tape?

What?

Beco...

you're bad at hiding things.

I got a trial for Formula Ford.

If I pass, I'm going to England.

But I'll be back.

I'll be there for a year, and then I'll come back.

I promised my dad that.

If I go, will you wait for me?

No.

If you go, I'll go with you.

- What did he say? - He's playing hardball over money.

Say it's just a discount. And mention training.

He's got other drivers lined up, and training...

Tell him I'll test next season's cars. For free.

Tell him if he doesn't close the deal with me, he'll lose the best driver.

And that I have other offers.

- But you don't. - Just say it.

Tell him to give me the car, and I'll prove it on the track. Right now.

How do I say, "The brakes feel soft"? There's air in the system.

What did he say?

Go have fun. Put that down.

There's still time to back out.

No, there isn't. Marriage is a serious commitment.

Mom, look over here.

- Hey... - Let me record it.

Beco! Vivi! Léo!

Get in!

Long live the newlyweds.

Beautiful!

Long live the newlyweds.

Stop!

- Champion! - He's the champion.

Do you like it?

It's beautiful.

It will be.

Yes, it will.

RACE 17 - RACE 18 RACE 19 - RACE 20

Look at that!

I didn't know you had a diary.

What do you write in that?

"Dear Diary,

today I woke up with the love of my life..."

No, it's not...

It's not a diary.

It's a planner.

For work.

The race number, pole position, and winner.

- Why have you circled "Quique Mansila?" -"Mansilla."

He's Argentinian. He's my teammate here.

He's very good.

Isn't that good? Having a good teammate?

He's the only one who races in the same car

and under the same conditions as I do.

So...

he's my biggest rival.

Buddy...

I don't have a better engine than you. I'm just a better driver.

But... Relax! You'll catch up one day! It's okay.

Beco?

Let's go?

What if we lived near my parents?

In a big house.

Three bedrooms.

With enough room for the kids.

I want to have two girls and a boy.

And I already know what I'm going to name the boy.

Enrique.

So everyone will call him "Quique."

What do you think?

Have you lost your mind? Huh?

- Beco, stop! - Have you lost it?

Don't you think about the future?

Of course I do.

But I have so much going on right now that...

I don't know, I'll only be here a year.

Sometimes it seems like there won't be enough time for everything.

Nice, Beco!

Beco!

I almost had a heart attack.

- I love you. - I love you too.

Prove what?

I'm Laura Harrison, reporter for the Norfolk Express.

Sports section.

- Oh, are you Brazilian? - On my mother's side.

You and Mansilla are drawing attention.

Do you think South Americans have a more aggressive style?

Like yours?

You're talented, Ayrton. Everyone can see that.

But drivers like you and Mansilla

seem more willing to take risks than others.

Look, only one can be the champion, and Mansilla is fast, so...

I have to be faster than him.

I'll only stay for an hour.

- I promise. - Okay.

I'll wait for you.

May I sit down?

Sure.

Do you want some?

No, thank you.

It's horrible, I know.

But I've just got this... craving.

Are you pregnant?

Three months.

How nice. Congratulations.

Thank you.

Are you enjoying England?

Not really.

I'm finding it difficult to fit in.

I don't know. The people's attitude, the cold...

The food...

But we won't stay here for long.

When the championship is over,

Ayrton and I will go back to Brazil.

You shouldn't talk about these things with a reporter.

I'm pulling your leg.

But, look, Lilian...

Ayrton is an incredible driver.

The more he wins, the more he'll want to stay.

And I am sure

he will win.

Come on, Beco!

Are you crazy, pushing me off the track?

Off the... I was defending my space.

I was going faster than you. I had the line.

Listen, if you were actually faster,

you would've been ahead of me, not off the track.

You wanted me out of the race.

You think you're the only one who can be aggressive behind the wheel?

That's not what I'm saying!

Oh, I know. You miss the toy go-karts, don't you?

Well, this is a real race, okay?

Get off me!

I'm not playing around. Are you gonna play dirty?

I'll respond on the track.

Get off me, you son of a bitch.

Why are you going through my stuff?

You think I don't know who these guys are?

Do you want to stay? Live here?

Do you want to go to Formula 1? What do you want?

- This might not lead to anything. - But what do you want?

I need to know, Beco!

- Will you wait until you sign a contract? - No, it's not that, but...

Of course not, but...

I'm starting to have opportunities.

You're creating these opportunities.

- Listen, Lilian... - I have my life in São Paulo.

- We might like it here. - I want to finish college.

- You could get used-- - I don't like it here!

You promised, Beco.

Five consecutive wins, son!

Congratulations!

I'm really happy, Mom.

Ralph is listening to me more.

I think I understand the car better also.

I'm very happy. Did you like the photos I sent?

I loved them. They are so beautiful. I'm buying a new album to put them.

How is Lilian?

She's fine.

She's fine, Mom.

How about you? How are you?

I'm great, Mom. I'm great.

Well...

I'm just...

thinking about my next steps.

There's a lot going on here.

Beco, your next step is to come back to São Paulo.

That's the deal.

You gave me your word, son.

Your priority now is to attend college and assist at the factory.

Now is the time to make money, Beco, not spend it.

I know.

Son, I'm going to sew your glove, okay?

Great, Mom.

We'll be here waiting for you after the championship ends, all right?

Okay.

Kisses to everyone.

Kisses, honey. Take care.

You too.

Stay out of trouble, son.

Stay out of trouble, Dad.

You weren't so bad after all.

Gracias, amigo.

Congratulations, honey.

You deserve it.

Silva Auto Parts.

Formula 1 has always been a race against the clock.

Fifteen seconds separate Mansell in fourth place from Piquet in fifth.

- Brazil's Nelson Piquet is set... - Beco?

...to win his first world title!

- To once again bring the joy... - Beco?

...of being champion to the Brazilian people.

Nelson Piquet has just passed the pits. The race is almost over.

Brazil is champion! World champion again!

It's another historic moment for the Brazilian people!

For national motorsport!

- Nelson Piquet is the world champion! - Help me with these.

After Emerson Fitti...

I was thinking of putting the trophies on this shelf.

Everyone always wants to know what it was like in England.

You'll be able to tell them about your time as a racing driver.

I am a racing driver.

Beco, I'm not going back to England.

Subtitle translation by Rita Macedo