Tim Pigott-Smith
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1993
The Team: A Season With McLaren
Miniseries
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1993-11-12
A Man for All Seasons
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.
Episode 230 min1993-11-19
The Rookie
The focus of this part of the series is Michael Andretti whose switch from Indycar racing to Formula 1 is not successful.
Episode 330 min1993-11-26
A Few Good Men
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.
Episode 430 min1993-12-03
The Boy From Brazil
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.
Episode 530 min1993-12-10
Friendly Persuasion
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.
Episode 630 min1993-12-17
The Rules Of The Game
Half way through the season, active suspension systems are banned from racing, and the team have to rebuild their cars.
Episode 730 min1993-12-24
Good-bye To All That
Documentary about the McLaren team at the last race of the Grand Prix season in Adelaide.