The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
Julian Jakobi, born in 1947 in the United Kingdom, is a prominent sports manager and agent known for representing some of the most celebrated drivers in Formula 1. He began his career in finance before transitioning to motorsports management, joining International Management Group (IMG) in the 1970s. While at IMG, he became Ayrton Senna's personal manager, guiding the Brazilian driver through pivotal career moves, including his successful stints with Lotus, McLaren, and Williams. Jakobi is best known for simultaneously managing both Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost—two fierce rivals during the 1980s and early 1990s—a unique and challenging role that required significant diplomatic skill and industry knowledge. After Senna's passing, Jakobi continued to represent top drivers and other sports personalities. He later co-founded his own sports management firm, which has represented stars like Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard. With a career spanning over four decades, Jakobi is highly respected in the motorsports industry for his expertise in contract negotiations and career management, playing a vital role in shaping modern driver representation in Formula 1.
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