Norfolk’s Fictional Mountains in Netflix Drama Spark Online Amusement

A Netflix series that portrays snow-capped mountains in Norfolk, a county widely recognized for its flat topography, has generated considerable amusement across social media platforms. This new six-part drama focuses on the life of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, who refined his racing abilities in Norfolk during the early 1980s. Viewers expressed surprise upon seeing rugged peaks depicted beyond Snetterton, leading the race circuit itself to playfully comment on the “unusually mountainous” scenery. A Facebook post from the circuit, which has accumulated hundreds of comments, stated: “We think it’s pretty accurate. The monumental, Himalaya-rivalling peaks of Old Buckenham are frequently visible on a clear day.” This particular post has been shared over 3,000 times. Social media users contributed to the humor with their own remarks. One individual commented, “I live about a mile away and regularly suffer from altitude sickness.” Another person added, “Worked at Snetterton circuit and lived just over that mountain,” concluding, “Hell of a bike ride!” A man quipped, “Little wonder that dualling the A11 took so long.” Others identified a potential opportunity, with one comment reading: “That’s my next skiing holiday sorted then.” Another suggested: “Norfolk Alps it is – no airport queues and less than two hours drive.” The series “Senna” details the Brazilian racing driver’s early career, culminating in his death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the age of 34. In the early 1980s, Senna resided in a bungalow in Eaton, located on the edge of Norwich, while driving for Ralph Firman’s Van Diemen company, which was based at Snetterton. He subsequently moved to Team Lotus. The specific filming location for the Snetterton scenes remains undisclosed, although a track in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was utilized for certain racing shots. Similarly, the Norfolk track served as a stand-in for some of the world’s most historic circuits in Ron Howard’s 2013 film, Rush. Snetterton confirmed it had no involvement in the production of “Senna.” Netflix was contacted for a statement. For more Norfolk news, updates are available on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the content found on external sites. Details concerning our policy on external linking can be reviewed.