Alex Dias Ribeiro
Biography
Alex Dias Ribeiro, born on November 7, 1948, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is a former Formula One driver known for his passionate approach to racing and his prominent display of faith. Competing in the 1970s with teams such as Hesketh, March, and Fittipaldi, Ribeiro often displayed the message "Jesus Saves" on his car, becoming well-known for combining his racing career with his Christian beliefs. Though his time in Formula One was brief, he left a lasting impression as both a skilled driver and a unique personality in the sport.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
Made for a TV documentary on the life and career of Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self
A look more intimate, human and minimalist - and consequently less sporty and statistical - for the character Ayrton Senna da Silva (1960 to 1994). A chronology of events and remarkable episodes of the career and personal life of the sportsman, from the testimony of more than 50 interviewed, among pilots, former pilots, Formula 1 professionals, journalists, friends and people who were close to Senna.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
An intimate look at the history of Brazilian drivers from the '70s to the '90s, an era in which Brazil dominated Formula 1 racing, from the colorful point of view of its protagonists, especially Fittipaldi, Piquet and Senna, but without forgetting the drivers who failed to reach the profession's pinnacle, and the many behind-the-scenes helpers.