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It's the second race of the season, and Senna takes off, leading the pack!

The rain just won't let up here in Estoril.

Driving is nearly impossible!

It's pouring rain in Portugal. The track in Estoril...

After trading his Toleman for a Lotus,

Ayrton Senna's first Formula 1 victory is within reach!

And Senna seems close to getting his first win.

He's about to lap a backmarker,

none other than Niki Lauda, the three-time world champion.

He's about to lap the three-time champion Niki Lauda!

He's about to lap Niki Lauda!

The three-time champion is a backmarker today, my friends!

Keke Rosberg is out!

And Keke Rosberg is out! The latest to spin.

Today's awful conditions have claimed yet another victim.

At this rate, there won't be any cars left on the track.

ESTORIL RACETRACK

"When a Grand Prix is interrupted, the winner is awarded half the points."

He's lost control!

He's gonna try for his first Formula 1 victory,

this fantastic young Brazilian, Ayrton Senna!

Last year, driving for Toleman,

victory was snatched from him in the Monaco rain.

Not this year. Nothing can stop him.

Not even the rain, my friends!

Ayrton Senna claims...

...passes everyone and takes the win in Portugal.

His first victory here in Portugal.

The brilliant Brazilian Ayrton Senna

claims his first victory in Formula 1.

AYRTON SENNA PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX WINNER '85

Dad!

Congratulations, Becão.

Congratulations.

This is your first win. Start thinking about the next one.

Right.

Thank you, Dad. Thank you.

Stay out of trouble, Becão.

Hey, Mauro.

Our Beco got where he wanted to be.

Not yet.

Come on! Pass!

Go, get it!

You don't know how to play, I'm telling you.

No.

Come on!

I'm going for a swim.

You don't know how to play.

- There you go, champ. - Easy.

- I've only won one race, man. - Mark my words,

Lauda is happy as a three-time champion and ready to retire.

Mansell will always be the eternal promise.

The Frenchman will come close,

finish runner-up again, and you'll be crowned champion.

Wanna bet on it?

Since when do you understand Formula 1, Galvão?

Fuck you.

"The championship has just started. It's race by race, my friends!"

Becão,

nobody is faster than you in Formula 1.

Everybody saw what you did here,

and now you have a car that can actually win the title.

You're at Lotus, buddy!

We're improving the car. There's still a long way to go.

We're still losing grip in the corners.

Ayrton, don't lose focus. Pay attention.

Fittipaldi was the champion with Lotus in '72.

Now it's your turn to win with this car.

I hope so.

Because, you know, people in Brazil need something to celebrate.

Shit, let me tell you. All we get is beaten down, buddy.

So, Becão...

save the serious talk for tomorrow, for goodness' sake, and dream a little!

Trust me.

Your time has come.

- Bravo. - Thanks.

I take it we'll be doing this every year, then?

I certainly wouldn't mind.

Right.

Ayrton Senna started the race in the pole and has held the lead easily since then.

Prost overtakes Berger.

He takes second place.

Senna is 43 seconds ahead.

Prost knows this is an eternity in Formula 1,

but he speeds up in an attempt to close the gap.

Senna responds. He sets the fastest lap.

With only 11 laps to go

and 55 seconds ahead.

It was a sure win!

What happened?

You didn't go back to the pit lane...

I couldn't go back.

Talk to me.

Yesterday, in qualifying,

I had complete control of the car.

I felt everything the entire time, and it was intense.

Today, at the race, I felt the same thing,

but even more intensely.

I don't know how to explain it, it's...

I felt like I had entered another dimension.

You know? And then the circuit turned into a tunnel,

and I just had to move forward, and move forward,

and faster, and faster...

I felt like I was on another plane of existence.

Beco, you don't need to be afraid of what you felt.

I wasn't afraid.

Just the opposite, it was good.

It was powerful.

But then Ron called me on the radio

and I came back.

Everything came undone and I crashed.

...misses out on a double-point finish. And there it is, Alain Prost!

And if I want to be a champion, I can't make mistakes.

"Can't make mistakes."

That's Miltão talking, Beco.

You can make mistakes.

Even you can make mistakes.

Gerhard Berger in second, and Michele Alboreto in third...

Is this my sister talking

or Dr. Viviane, the psychologist?

The two-time world champion celebrates his victory.

SENNA, THE LEAD FOOT OF MONACO

"The lead foot of Monaco." I read it.

The press can be very creative.

Sometimes, the press is not very different from the fans.

It'll praise you when you win and criticize you when you lose.

- Are you any different? - I try to be.

For your daughter?

My suitcase is always full of gifts for my nieces and nephews.

I barely see my Claire.

Since the divorce, she spends more time at her dad's.

Sometimes I have to...

Your race in Monaco was impressive. You were going to lap Prost.

Until I crashed.

You lacked consistency.

I don't think it has to do with consistency.

You dominated Formula Ford and F2000,

broke the record for Formula 3 victories, and performed a miracle at Toleman, but...

your years at Lotus fell short, didn't they?

You got 16 poles but only won six races in three years.

Prost won 12 races with just three poles and secured two titles.

- That's consistency. - True.

But with a car that isn't up to par,

the driver has to push it to its limits and compensate with pure effort.

Prost has been at McLaren all these years, it's easier for him to be consistent.

But now you're at McLaren too.

In Monaco, you didn't win due to bad luck.

Here, in Mexico, the car let you down.

Just like the first race this year in Brazil.

Ayrton, you are the only driver

who can take on Prost on equal terms.

I don't think you lack anything to be a champion.

Or do you?

Senna takes the inside line!

Senna overtakes on the hairpin! A genius move!

The battle between the two drivers intensifies as the races go on.

Prost is right at home on French soil!

Both drivers are having an incredible race.

Ayrton Senna showcases yet again all his skill on the wet track.

Another sensational performance from the Brazilian driver.

It's not a problem because Senna's going all out

to lap his teammate!

He's lapped Prost!

Ready for the fight for the championship between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.

Look at Prost trying his luck against Ayrton!

He overshot the corner!

Look at Senna!

Ayrton Senna wins again in Belgium!

Is it still possible for you to beat your rival?

Well...

POLE POS - WINNER

GERMANY - HUNGARY BELGIUM - ITALY

PORTUGAL - SPAIN JAPAN - AUSTRALIA

Ayrton has missed his chance at the title once again.

He handed Prost the win at the 14th GP of the season,

the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez.

The French driver still has a shot at the title.

He just needs to win the next two races at Suzuka...

The Brazilian Constitution begins by stating

that all power comes from the people, which must...

Hello?

Hi, Mom.

Hi, son! How are you?

- I'm good. How about you guys? - We're good.

- You're still in Spain? - Yes.

Did you watch the race?

Of course. We always watch it.

It wasn't a good one, right?

Ah, Beco...

Sometimes things just don't work out.

I miss you. I miss you all.

I miss you too, honey. I miss you a lot.

- Is Miltão there? - Your dad's already asleep.

By the way, it's pretty late there, isn't it?

It is.

- Do you want me to wake up your dad? - No, that's okay, Mom.

He told you we won't be able to make it to Suzuka, right?

Yes, he did.

Beco, can I help you with anything?

Don't worry, Mom. Everything is fine, okay? It's all good.

Son, I know you will be champion.

But I can ask your dad to buy me a ticket to...

No, that's okay, Mom. Really, everything is fine here.

You shouldn't carry such a heavy load, Beco.

You're too hard on yourself.

I know.

But I just need to win one more race to become champion.

Just one more race, but...

I don't know, I can't.

I remember that little boy...

eager, driving a go-kart.

That little one who got too big for the go-karts.

You would get angry.

You got upset when you didn't win, son.

But you always raced whenever you could.

Because racing is your passion, Beco.

Winning is just a bonus.

I love you, Mom.

I love you too, honey.

A dramatic situation for the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Today, Ayrton Senna must accomplish what he couldn't in Portugal or Spain,

beat Frenchman Alain Prost.

The championship, which seemed secured after a spectacular run

of victories by the Brazilian,

is heading for a complicated finish.

Senna has one more shot at becoming champion in Japan,

which is early morning in Brazil.

The McLarens, having won 13 out of 14 races this year,

occupy the front row.

This could be the title race for Ayrton Senna,

who starts in pole position.

He has finally made it to one of the top teams on the grid

after four years of battling for the title in underperforming cars...

Look at Marcelinho.

...could achieve his greatest glory here in Suzuka today.

Right now, Ayrton Senna is visualizing the entire track

and every one of the 51 laps...

You should go back to bed, son. It's late.

No, Dad.

The cars are nearing the end of the warm-up lap

and are lining up on the starting grid.

Soon, the 15th round of the championship...

This boy won't go to sleep.

Hey, it's late, Bruno!

Just a little bit.

You can stay, son. Come here.

We're just moments away from the start.

The cars are in position.

The red light is about to come on.

The 1988 Japanese Grand Prix is about to start.

Green light. Let's see how Ayrton starts.

Ayrton stayed. Prost gets ahead of Ayrton.

His car has stalled.

Ayrton Senna is left behind!

He's losing several positions and the chance to be the world champion.

It's started! Ayrton Senna finally gets going!

Oh my God.

To be champion here in Suzuka, he's gonna need a miracle.

- A nightmare for Ayrton. - Prost is in the lead!

But Senna has already gained a position and is right behind Gugelmin.

He has to perform a miracle here in Japan to become world champion.

Ayrton Senna has a long way to go.

Ayrton Senna's comeback continues.

I'm getting word

that Ayrton overtook both Gugelmin and de Cesaris at the same time.

He's flying.

We'll try to get the footage.

- Aren't they gonna show my son? - Relax, Milton.

Look at Senna! After just one lap, he's in eighth place!

He pressures Riccardo Patrese!

He finished the first lap in eighth

and Ayrton Senna is trying to overtake again!

Senna gets ahead of Patrese! The Brazilian is flying around the track!

Go!

And look at Capelli giving Prost a hard time up front.

The forecast calls for rain. If it rains, everything changes.

Senna has Nannini in his sights.

- Senna has overtaken Nannini! - There we go!

We've moved up another position.

And it's just started to rain.

A lot can happen here in Suzuka.

It started to rain. That can change the whole race.

The first drops of rain have started to fall.

Imagine what the Frenchman is thinking,

in the rain,

knowing Ayrton is pushing hard to close the gap!

The Brazilian is not slowing down in this rain.

And Senna goes after it!

He reduces the distance from Prost who is leading the race

and now has to think about catching him!

There's never been a comeback like this in Formula 1 history.

If he overtakes Capelli, he'll be in second place!

He'll be two seconds behind Prost!

Ayrton Senna is finding gaps everywhere.

Pedal to the metal! He'll try to overtake!

And Ayrton overtakes! His title dream could still come true!

Now it's one-on-one, my friends! McLaren against McLaren!

The rain is starting to ease here in Suzuka.

Fuck.

The title is up for grabs! The fans are excited in the stands!

Senna is pressuring Prost!

He looks for a chance to pounce on the race leader

and take the lead! The time has come!

It's Senna against Prost, and the Brazilian is looking

for the right line to attack!

He goes for it on the outside! He's going to try now!

Senna dives into the chicane!

He misses the braking point while trying to overtake

and almost goes off the track!

- Prost widens the gap! - Ayrton Senna will have to start all over.

There is no way.

The stragglers are causing trouble for the Frenchman!

Senna is closing in again

after an incredible comeback drive!

He's caught up to his teammate, Alain Prost!

Catching up is easy, overtaking, not so much.

And the Brazilian needs to pass him to become world champion!

Prost struggles entering the straight, this could be the moment!

Go, Beco!

Ayrton's found some room! He's going for it!

The two McLarens charge towards the finish line,

but Alain Prost gets held up by backmarkers.

Senna overtakes two-time champion Prost!

Senna takes the lead after making an impressive maneuver.

Senna has made the impossible possible!

He believed from start to finish!

With the support of the fans!

He's almost there!

It's absolutely unprecedented what Ayrton Senna is doing at Suzuka.

A historic race from one of the greatest of all time.

Absolute racing mastery!

He has an 11-second lead over Prost in second place!

Ayrton is on his way to fulfilling a dream,

a dream he's had since his early karting days.

A childhood dream!

The whole country is on edge,

waiting to see another Brazilian champion

in his first year with McLaren!

Ayrton is set to defeat his teammate, the two-time world champion!

Senna is heading for his first world title, for all the world to see!

Ayrton! Ayrton Senna from Brazil!

He's the 1988 world champion!

Ayrton Senna is incredible, a racing phenomenon!

Yes! I'm the champion!

Champion!

Champion!

Congratulations, champion.

Ayrton, how does it feel to be the world champion?

Ayrton! A word?

It took you more than four years to get here.

Was it worth it?

It wasn't just four years.

It was a lifetime.

A lifetime dedicated to motorsport.

I really...

managed to fill that space,

that emptiness inside of me.

The anxiety, the will to win...

It was an incredible moment.

Now that you've achieved the goal of a lifetime,

what's your next goal?

I'm only 28 years old.

I have my whole life ahead of me.

I still have a lot to learn in life.

And to give back to all those who have truly been a part of my life.

There are still many good things

within me to share with all these people.

Do you feel like you owed something to someone along the way?

If...

If I owe anything to anyone, it's to myself.

I've been...

too hard, until today...

on myself.

I sacrificed a great deal...

of myself.

So I want to...

I'll make up for all of this from now on.

That's your trademark, right?

Wave the flag, the colors of your helmet...

You have a very strong bond with Brazil, right?

Brazil is my home,

my people.

THE BEST RACING DRIVER IN THE WORLD

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

There are many things wrong in Brazil.

A lot of poverty, a lot to improve, but...

it's my country.

What about the '89 season?

Thank you.

Ayrton, you had a tough year, but now you're the world champion.

How does it feel?

Xuxa, give me an autograph, please!

Xuxa!

Thank you for coming.

- Xuxa, give me an autograph! - Thank you.

Thank you.

GO, AYRTON

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

YESTERDAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY MY GIFT IS TO BE HERE WITH YOU

Subtitle translation by Rita Macedo