The Brazilian, nephew of the late three-time champion Ayrton, will be making his debut at the wheel of a Formula One car next week at the Barcelona circuit, where Honda will evaluate drivers for a possible racing seat in 2009.
Senna says the chance to drive an F1 car is a dream for him.
"To have this opportunity is a dream: even though I've been racing for only four years, it's as if I've waited for ten years to drive an F1 car," Senna told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I've worked hard in preparing for it, on the neck particularly. GP2 in any case is a good basis: you only need to think that the steering is a lot heavier than in F1, and the car puts the entire body under a lot of strain.
"Also, in the previous days I've been to Brackley to talk to the engineers, to learn the various systems and procedures."
The Brazilian admitted he is aware that a lot will be expected from him thanks to his surname.
"Yes, I know, but sooner or later I knew I would need to deal with it. I'll do the best I can and I hope it's enough to deserve a seat," he added.
"Naturally the decision will be down to the team. I will give it all to demonstrate that I have the necessary potential."
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