It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Leone's performance, the production design, and the racing scenes, but criticised the character development, historical inaccuracies and perceived bias.

The series follows Senna's life from the beginning of his racing career in karting to his untimely death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

— Matt Mella (actor for Alain Prost)[3] Although the series was initially scheduled to debut in 2022,[1] production was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He said that while Formula One had many "idols" throughout its history, Senna was its only true "hero," as he not only was talented but also "perceived time ... in a completely different way from all the rest of us.

[11] When the cast list was released, Motor Sport remarked that it included "almost every on-track rival, partner, friend and team boss," as well as numerous individuals from Senna's personal life.

[12][13] The series was shot in São Paulo and Angra dos Reis, with additional filming taking place in Argentina, Uruguay, and Northern Ireland.

[4] Following the release, Gullane contracted to produce a feature-length documentary about Senna's early career, to be directed by Pedro Rodrigues.

[26][27][28][29] The Daily Telegraph noted that "not only is [Leone] a dead ringer for Senna, but he has also plainly done his research, with mannerisms and cadences all present and correct.

[31] Decider suggested that the series lacked narrative tension because "while short," the real Senna's "life was mostly filled with success.

[8] However, The Times described the Senna-Prost scenes as "rather surface,"[27] and Motor Sport argued that the narrative was one-sided in Senna's favor.

Still, the series could be an ideal choice for a family holiday evening, with the ripping sounds of Formula 1 engines in the background while everyone else is busy doing something else."