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I have finally got round to watching 'Senna'. What a fabulous film. I was expecting the usual sequence of, "I remember when..." and, "He was so good, he could..."
No, under Asif Kapadia's sensitively skilled direction, the film — very often in Portuguese with English subtitles — tells the story leading up to that terrible day in May 1994 in almost unrelated, bite-sized chunks. Whole years are omitted, yet the inevitable end–of–season clashes are played out in detail with much footage that has rarely — if ever — been seen before.
As with the very best films, even though you know what's going to happen, the final scenes still hold the viewer on the edge of their seat. The representation of a clearly troubled Brazilian champion at Imola is inspired. As another reviewer put it, "We're not so much hearing what happened in the past as seeing it happen before our eyes."
Not a 'motor racing film' in any way, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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EVENTS
2011 Los Angeles Auto Show: Upbeat Vibe
It's hard to feel down when the sun shines every day, as evidenced by this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, writes Patrick Paternie. read more...
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Singer 'restored and reimagined' Porsche 911 unveiled
Porsche wasn't the only one revealing a new 911 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A few blocks away, Singer Vehicle Design invited media to The Notion Studio to celebrate the delivery of its fourth customer car.
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NEWS
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200mph Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang breaks cover in LA
Ford has revealed its 2013 Mustang range, at the top of which sits a Shelby GT500 version capable of surpassing the magical 200mph mark.
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FEATURES
The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG on Route 66: Road of Hope
Aptly given the alias 'The Mother of All Roads', the legendary Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles was the road to the promised land in the 30s and 40s. A trip in the new Mercedes SLK55 AMG shows that not much has changed.
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2012 Porsche 911: Online configurator goes live
Prospective buyers of the new Porsche 911 will now be able to configure their car online. In addition to the classic combinations, there are numerous new colours and styling options available.
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FEATURES
Classic Concepts: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Having inspired the legendary C2 'Sting Ray' Corvette of 1963, the 1959 Corvette Stingray concept car was one of the forefathers of an American icon. However, the story of its gestation is just as interesting as the outcome; for it was originally conceived as a race car, rather than the concours queen it has become. read more...
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Tour Auto: En route to 2012
The organisers of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 have now confirmed next year's route. Held from 16-21 April 2012, the field of more than 200 classics will travel from Paris to Nice.
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AUCTIONS
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AUCTIONS
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MOTORCYCLES
Husqvarna Moab Concept: Swedish Scrambler
At this year's Milan Motorbike Show, Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna is showing off its experimental side. The BMW subsidiary's Moab concept study – named after a desert in the United States – is intended to bridge the gap between the past and future in style.
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Christie's 'Culture, Style & Adventure' sales, November 2011
Under the slogan 'Find Your Inspiration!', Christie's is holding a number of auctions in London, between the 15 and 30 November, that focus on 'culture, style and adventure'. Each of the 10 sales offers a range of rare and quirky collectibles.
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The Halkin was one of Europe's first boutique hotels, offering guests an alternative to anonymous global chain service and décor. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Julia Marozzi salutes a luxury pioneer.
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