The first part of this series comes from the Portuguese Grand Prix where the Formula 1 title was decided. Senna announces he is leaving McLaren after six seasons. Mika Hakkinen replaced Michael Andretti in the number two car.
Guest Stars:
Michael Andretti, Jo Ramirez, Pat Fry, Frank Williams, Alain Prost
The focus of this part of the series is Michael Andretti whose switch from Indycar racing to Formula 1 is not successful.
Guest Stars:
Michael Andretti, Neil Oatley, Steve Hallam, Josef Leberer, Paul Simpson
Examines the relationship between the engineers and mechanics who prepare and maintain Formula 1 cars, and their drivers. Follows the team rebuilding Ayrton Senna's car at Monaco in two hours, and also visits the Grand Prix at Magny Cours, where the team were disappointed with the results.
Guest Stars:
Ayrton Senna, the star driver in the McLaren team, and his boss, Ron Denis, recall the complicated negociations that took place before he signed on with the team this year. Includes footage from Monza.
Guest Stars:
Michael Andretti, Jo Ramirez, Steve Hallam, Josef Leberer, Adriane Galisteu
About the way McLaren markets itself to the public and the sponsors of motor racing. Travels to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where McLaren persuades an Italian wine company to put their name on the cars.
Guest Stars:
Michael Andretti, Jonathan Palmer, Martin Whitmarsh, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost
Half way through the season, active suspension systems are banned from racing, and the team have to rebuild their cars.
Guest Stars:
Michael Andretti, Jo Ramirez, Pat Fry, Neil Oatley, Martin Whitmarsh
Jo Ramirez, Steve Hallam, Paul Simpson