Netflix’s Senna Drama Norfolk ‘Alps’ Ridiculed on Social Media
A recent Netflix series showcasing the life of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has caused quite a stir on social media for its portrayal of Norfolk’s snow-capped mountains. Yes, you read that right – Norfolk, known for its flat landscape, is now being depicted with rugged peaks in the background.
The drama has sparked a playful reaction online, with many viewers doing a double-take at the sight of mountain ranges beyond the familiar sights of Snetterton. The race circuit even joined in on the fun, joking about the “unusually mountainous” scene in a popular Facebook post that garnered hundreds of comments and over 3,000 shares.
Some locals shared their amusement, with one resident joking about suffering from altitude sickness while living nearby. Another shared a funny anecdote about biking over the mountain, while one commenter quipped about the delayed dualling of the A11 highway due to the unexpected mountains.
And for those looking for a ski holiday closer to home, one user saw an opportunity in the “Norfolk Alps” scenery, with less than a two-hour drive from home. Who needs airport queues when you have these picturesque peaks in Norfolk?
The series itself delves into Senna’s early career as a racing driver right up to his tragic death at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. During his time in the early 1980s, Senna resided in a bungalow in Eaton, on the outskirts of Norwich, while driving for Van Diemen in Snetterton before moving on to Team Lotus.
While it’s unclear where the Snetterton scenes were filmed, it’s known that a track in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was used for some racing shots. Norfolk’s own race track has also served as a stand-in for iconic racing tracks worldwide in past film projects like Ron Howard’s ‘Rush’. Snetterton has confirmed it had no involvement in the filming of ‘Senna’.
As the buzz around this unexpected mountainous region in Norfolk continues, Netflix has yet to comment on the social media frenzy. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting insights into the world of streaming entertainment.
