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Netflix’s Reel Life Ayrton Senna Sports Tag Heuer’s $38K Watch Made as a Tribute to Brazilian Legend

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Ayrton Senna (Brasilien McLaren-Honda) Motorsport Grand Prix Herren Großer Preis von Brasilien 1991

The legacy Ayrton Senna left behind in F1 will soon be portrayed through a Netflix show set to release later this month. The star of that series, Gabriel Leone, is fully promoting the same, as evidenced by his sporting of a limited edition watch dedicated to Senna.

Leone, at a promotional event in Sao Paolo, was spotted wearing the Tag Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport Chronograph Tourbillon X Senna, which reportedly costs around $38k. It is a titanium watch, featuring a skeleton dial, with the sub-dial consisting of a ‘S’ dedicated to Senna.

The three-time World Champion, a Brazilian hero who tragically lost his life 30 years ago, is remembered fondly each year when F1 returns to Sao Paulo, his hometown. Tributes pour in from around the world, celebrating his legacy.

 

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Tag Heuer has joined in honoring him with a special-edition watch, limited to just 500 pieces worldwide. “A tribute to Senna’s heritage, the intricate skeleton dial features striking blue, green, and yellow highlights reminiscent of his iconic helmet,” the watchmakers’ website states.

Leone’s series, titled Senna, is set to release on November 29. The show will focus on Senna’s career, and how he went on to become one of the most influential and beloved F1 drivers of all time.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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