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The Team: A Season with McLaren

A seven-part series follows the McLaren Formula One racing team's year-long journey, providing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the season through the perspective of team boss Ron Dennis.

The 1993 McLaren Formula One season is reexamined in a seven-part series, revealing both the highs and lows of the team's journey, including Ayrton Senna's departure due to his car's underperformance and the addition of Michael Andretti, a highly touted American IndyCar champion who ultimately failed to meet expectations as the team's second driver.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Man for All Seasons

1. A Man for All Seasons

Aired: Nov 11, 1993

The Formula 1 championship comes to a head at the Portuguese Grand Prix in th...

Episode 2 The Rookie

2. The Rookie

Aired: Nov 18, 1993

Michael Andretti's bold gamble to trade Indycar for Formula 1 ends in a devas...

Episode 3 A Few Good Men

3. A Few Good Men

Aired: Nov 25, 1993

Formula 1 engineers, mechanics, and drivers form powerful bonds, emphasizing ...

Episode 4 The Boy From Brazil

4. The Boy From Brazil

Aired: Dec 2, 1993

A look back at the intricate talks that led Ayrton Senna to join McLaren, acc...

Episode 5 Friendly Persuasion

5. Friendly Persuasion

Aired: Dec 9, 1993

The team at McLaren navigates the complexities of marketing, seeking out lucr...

Episode 6 The rules of the game

6. The rules of the game

Aired: Dec 16, 1993

A sudden ban on active suspension systems in racing forces the team to rethin...

Episode 7 Good-bye to all that

7. Good-bye to all that

Aired: Dec 23, 1993

The season's climax unfolds in Adelaide as McLaren gears up for the ultimate ...

Info about The Team: A Season with McLaren

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Sport, Documentary