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Despite having heaps of information to base their series off, Netflix's Senna doesn't use it to do anything truly meaningful.   National hero, global icon, an inspiration to many - Ayrton Senna's unjustifiably short life left a legacy that echoes through the motor racing world 30 years on from his passing during the San Marino Grand Prix.    Many drivers old and new cite Senna as their childhood hero and inspiration for getting into the world of F1,  and with good reason. Senna's grit, determination and persistence that he showed throughout his racing career is one to admire and learn from, which is why there have been many tellings of the Brazilian's life.   Ranging from a tribute segment in BBC's Top Gear or a full-fledged hour-long critically acclaimed documentary, it was a god-given task to Netflix as they were now handed six one hour-long episodes to showcase the great Ayrton Senna to a new generation of F1 fans that the streaming platform helped to garner....

 When you think of MotoGP, two names will always spring into mind - Valentino Rossi, or Marc Marquez.   Both of these riders have set the sport alight in the 21st century, garnering massive and passionate fanbases along with their intensity on-track that made the sport a joy to watch.   Valentino Rossi made a name for himself in the 2000s, his smooth riding style and precise timing through corners helped him win seven titles in the premier class, nine overall including the 125cc and 250cc tiers.    These successes cemented Rossi's name among the all-time greats and is now widely regarded as one of, if not the greatest men to ride a motorcycle competitively.   At the age of 22, Rossi became the youngest rider to win the premier class title to date, dominating the 2001 season with Honda in his sophomore. season, where he won 11 out of the 16 total rounds that year.   On the other hand, Spanish superstar Marc Marquez burst onto the scene in the 2010s, pul...