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- StarsMichael DouglasFernando AlonsoStoffel VandoorneGrand Prix Driver goes inside the secretive world of Formula 1 by offering never-before-granted access to the inner workings of McLaren. Narrated by Michael Douglas.
- StarsLouis MellisJohn HindhaughShea AdamLimited series follows the participants of France's 24-hour car race that takes place annually in Le Mans.
- DirectorPaul CrowderStarsMichael FassbenderLewis HamiltonNiki LaudaSet in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
- DirectorFrank SimonStarsJuan Manuel FangioGraham HillRoman PolanskiFilmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix, offering an extraordinarily rare glimpse into the life of a gifted athlete at the height of his powers.
- DirectorRoger DonaldsonStarsChris AmonJim AndertonMario AndrettiThe story of Bruce McLaren, the New Zealander who founded the McLaren Motor Racing team. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win.
- DirectorMorgan MatthewsStarsJamie BerryEmily BevanKeith BotsfordFocusing on the career and family of its legendary founder Sir Frank Williams, the British sports documentary tells the extraordinary story of the Williams Formula 1 team, from its inception to the present day.
- DirectorAsif KapadiaStarsAyrton SennaReginaldo LemeJohn BisignanoA documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
- StarsWill BuxtonJack NichollsDaniel RicciardoDocuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.
- StarsFernando AlonsoLewis HamiltonKimi RäikkönenFormula One is the highest class of single-seat auto racing that is supervised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
- DirectorDaryl GoodrichStarsPeter CollinsEnzo FerrariLin GallagherThe story of the Scuderia Ferrari motor team, which was formed by race car driver Enzo Ferrari.
- DirectorRichard HeapStarsDenise CookeChris HiltonDavid TremayneIn the 1960s and early '70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, often watched on television by millions. Featuring many famous drivers, this film tells the story of how Grand Prix drivers rebelled against the powers that be, took control of their destiny and became no longer at the mercy of track and car design failure.
- DirectorMario MatteiStarsEd BrownRicardo GonzalezMichael GuaschThe Gentleman Driver gives an inside look into the lives of four extraordinary businessmen who moonlight as race car drivers at the highest levels of sports-car racing.
- DirectorFrancisco MacriStarsJackie StewartToto WolffFernando AlonsoThe life of five-time Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The first official documentary.
- DirectorNate AdamsAdam CarollaStarsCharlie AgapiouMario AndrettiA.J. BaimeIn the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war on the battlefield of Le Mans(TM). This epic battle saw drivers lose their lives, family dynasties nearly collapse and the development of a new race car that changed racing.
- DirectorNate AdamsAdam CarollaStarsWilly T. RibbsPhillip RibbsGeraldine RibbsAn in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.
- DirectorAdam CarollaNate AdamsStarsMario AndrettiMichael AndrettiDick BarbourA documentary chronicling the 35 year car racing career of Paul Newman. The documentary showcases Newman's racing life as both a prolific driver and owner.
- DirectorHenrik Jansson-SchweizerStarsMario AndrettiEmerson FittipaldiNina KennedyThe life of swedish racecar legend Ronnie Peterson.
- DirectorHannes Michael SchalleStarsMark WebberJochen MassHans Joachim StuckIn 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, Lauda: The Untold Story explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda's courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motor-sport legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Marc Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. Lauda: The Untold Story is a must-see for all motor-sport fans.
- DirectorAndrea MariniStarsPaolo BarillaGerhard BergerBob ConstandurosIn a race against time and all odds, the revolutionary F1 racing car Ferrari 312B will get back on the Monaco circuit, 46 years later, under the wing of its creator, the genius engineer Mauro Forghieri.
- DirectorMatthew WhitemanStarsEd StoppardDaniel AudettoAlastair CaldwellTold through unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who were at the 1976 Formula One Championship, this riveting documentary chronicles the duel between drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt.
- DirectorBryn EvansStarsScott DixonEmma Davies-DixonKenny SzymanskiThe story of the will to win in the world's most visually arresting and dynamic auto sport.
- DirectorManish PandeyStarsMika HäkkinenTom KristensenFelipe MassaTwo-time Formula One World Champions, share never-before-heard tales of triumph and tragedy, as well as their memories of times alongside Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.
- StarsLewis HamiltonRoss BrawnBernie EcclestoneTo mark the sport's 70th anniversary, Sky and F1 utilise its rich and impressive archive footage to tell the iconic stories of the sport though the decades, giving fans a real insight into the sport's history and personalities.
- DirectorPeter WarrenStarsMichael SchumacherGiovanni AgnelliLuca Cordero di MontezemoloOfficially labeled 'The greatest driver Formula One has ever seen', Schumacher has redefined this elite sport through his ability, dedication, media presence and appeal. The first German to ever win the Formula One World Championship, Michael Schumacher is revered and single-handedly credited with popularizing this sport in his country and beyond.This is an objective look at Schumacher's journey, and the ongoing impact of his contribution to Formula One.
- DirectorDavid StoddartStarsSusie WolffSusie Wolff becomes the first woman in a generation to test for Formula 1 and if she succeeds... she'll make history.
- DirectorMathieu RoyStarsMichel BoeriBernie EcclestoneDamon HillA comprehensive look at the life and career of Bernie Ecclestone, the chief executive of the Formula One Group from 1978 to 2017, that provides unique insight into how he transformed Formula One into a global, billion-dollar business
- StarsFlavio BriatoreMax MosleySteve RiderSteve Rider of Sky Sports F1 interviews some of the architects of modern day Formula 1, from the car designers to the managers of drivers, teams and the sport itself.
- CreatorBart van de GraafStarsMax VerstappenJos VerstappenChristian HornerThe road to winning F1. Max prepares to make history as the youngest Formula One driver ever.
- DirectorMark CraigStarsJim ClarkThe story of an enigmatic Scottish sheep farmer who, in his day, became the greatest racing driver of all time, before being tragically killed in a race.
- DirectorAkos ArmontStarsJackie StewartBernie EcclestoneAimee HorneThe tale of a racing dynasty and the price of immortality, BRABHAM reveals the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1 - Jack Brabham, and a son's quest to defy the odds in the competitive world of international motor-sport once more.
- DirectorMark CraigStarsTimothy BlockJohn CoombsBette HillGraham Hill was one of the most colourful characters in British Motorsport history. The dashing driver was twice Formula One World Champion and is the only driver ever to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport-the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and either the Monaco Grand Prix or the Formula One World Drivers' Championship. This evocative profile explores just how Graham achieved his childhood dreams and became a name that even non-Motorsport fans recognise. This portrait of the eccentric, charismatic British motor racing legend Graham Hill, a man who lived and died during a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous, charts his career from his first race to his shocking death in a plane crash, you can't help but wish you didn't know the ending. The documentary features interviews with his wife Bette, son Damon and daughters Brigitte and Samantha. Formula 1 drivers including Jackie Stewart make an appearance, as do his long suffering BRM and Lotus mechanics and some of his closest friends. It all makes for a wonderful tribute with stories from the heart about this man who swam against the tide to become one of the words greatest racing drivers. Apart from his "big" achievements its easy to forget some of the details, such as winning the Indy 500 at his first attempt, winning for Lotus first race back after Clark had been killed, winning three times in a row at Monaco for BRM (5 wins in total) and coming back from his knee snapping shunt at Watkins Glen in 1969 with Rob Walkers team in 1970 and finishing in a creditable 6th position. Setting up his own team has often been viewed as a failure, but of course in the right context its a huge thing to achieve, even if the results did not come. By all accounts he was the life of the party and engaging company and will be remembered for some classic quotes including: "I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush." and "Time is of the essence and I don't have much essence left." In November 1975, when Hill was returning from the Paul Ricard circuit, France. Graham was killed when the Piper Aztec aeroplane he was piloting crashed whilst attempting to land in foggy conditions at the Arkley Golf Course in North London. The crash resulted in not only the death of Hill but team manager Ray Brimble, mechanics Tony Alcock and Terry Richards, up-and-coming driver Tony Brise and designer Andy Smallman; all members of the Embassy Hill team. The subsequent inquiry questioned his decision not to divert to another airfield. Hill was uninsured and his estate was successfully sued by the families of the other victims. Settling the claims wiped out the Hill estate and the family was left to start again.
- DirectorMark CraigStarsSean ConneryJackie StewartMurray WalkerFeature length documentary on Scottish racing driver Jackie Stewart, a three-time F1 champion and safety campaigner. Nominated 2002 Royal Television Society Awards (Best Sports Documentary)
- StarsBernie EcclestoneHelmut MarkoJochen RindtA look back at the incredible career of 1970 world champion Jochen Rindt, 50 years after becoming F1's only posthumous World Champion, we speak to those who knew him well - including Sir Jackie Stewart and Helmut Marko.
- DirectorJohn JopsonStarsMario AndrettiRené ArnouxElio de AngelisJohn Jopson's film about the life of Grand Prix race drivers on the Formula One racing circuit.
- DirectorHannes Michael SchalleStarsNiki LaudaJackie StewartSabine SchmitzTGH is the story of the world's most legendary, demanding and deadly racetrack - the Nürburg Ring.
- DirectorClaude Du BocStarsStacy KeachJackie StewartNiki LaudaDocumentary following the drivers of the 1973 Formula 1 Season
- DirectorRoel KooiTwisting and turning through the dunes, Zandvoort's unique setting, undulating profile and friendly atmosphere made it a firm favorite with many of the stars who raced there when it was the home of the Dutch Grand Prix.
- DirectorRichard De AraguesStarsGuy MartinIan HutchinsonJohn McGuinnessMotorcycle racers reveal their motivation to participate each year in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the most dangerous and deadliest event in the sport.
- DirectorHanns-Bruno KammertönsVanessa NöckerMichael WechStarsRoss BrawnFlavio BriatoreLuca Cordero di MontezemoloThrough exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
- DirectorMarcos BernsteinCesario de Mello FrancoCesario Mello FrancoStarsClaudio CarsughiEmerson FittipaldiMaurício GugelminAn 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.
- DirectorFrank SimonRoman PolanskiStarsJackie StewartRoman PolanskiGrace KellyFilmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix, offering an extraordinarily rare glimpse into the life of a gifted athlete at the height of his powers.
- DirectorNate AdamsAdam CarollaStarsCharlie AgapiouChris AmonMario AndrettiThe story of automotive icon Carroll Shelby who started as a chicken farmer and went on to become one of the winningest racing drivers in American motorsports, and the only man in history to win in Le Mans as a driver and a manufacturer.
- DirectorErich JoinerTHE RETURN is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory.
- DirectorJ.F. MusialJosh VietzeStarsManuel BerglundChris GoodwinDan GreenawaltAPEX: The Story of the Hypercar spotlights a new class of exotic sports cars designed to blast from zero to 200 miles per hour in seconds.
- DirectorTim HahneStarsJohnny CecottoAugusto FarfusHubert HahneADRENALIN brings the exciting and successful BMW touring car story to the big screen. 50 years of a spectacular sport played out at race circuits around the world. Charismatic drivers and evocative racing cars from five decades plot the growth of the sport and the technology. From the drifting touring cars of the 60's to the first victory of the BMW M4 in the highly sophisticated new DTM. The legends behind the wheel tell their exciting stories and bring the golden era of touring car racing alive again.
- DirectorRob GehringStarsGreg CreamerHowden HaynesJason StathamThe follow-up film to the original Truth in 24, where the Audi Sport Racing team again attempts to cross the finish line first at the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- DirectorTim HahneStarsDirk AdorfUwe AlzenAugusto FarfusThe 24-Hour Race at the Nuerburgring is known as the world's biggest motorsports event. More than 200,000 fans set up their camp in the Eifel forest and cheer for their heroes in the 210 race cars. Lap after lap. Hour after hour. Day and night. It's the stage for great stories. Sorrow and joy. Excitement and exertion. Drama and emotions. You will hardly find any event that brings the extremes this close together. In the thick of things, last year's winner BMW's two cars and 70 team members. For months, engineers, mechanics and the eight pilots have been preparing for the most important race of the year. The filmmakers Tim and Nick Hahne captured it all with their cameras - from the first test drive to the chequered flag coming down - and accompanied the BMW team on the way to achieving its goal: winning the 24-Hour Race. The filmmakers were able to gain unusual glimpses beneath the drivers' helmets and insights into the strategies to conquer the world's hardest long-distance race. The story is told up close, with compelling pictures. It turns race car drivers into actors. Their fascinating cars become their co-stars. The Nordschleife is the set. And the race over the course evolves into the plot of the film.
- DirectorKeith CossrowBennett ViseltearStarsJason StathamUlrich BaretzkyFrank Biela"Truth in 24" chronicles the Audi Sport racing teams as they attempt to win a record fifth consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans. The films gives viewers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes view of the strategies engineers and drivers use as they set out to make history against local favorite, Team Peugeot. "Truth in 24" rides alongside drivers Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Dindo Capello as they prepare for the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans contest. Unlike any sports production, the film brings out all the drama and emotion of the 76-year old race and the people trying to win it.
- StarsMax VerstappenJos VerstappenVictoria VerstappenIn this three-part docuseries, the people closest to Max give you a special insight into the rise of Max Verstappen in Formula 1.
- StarsMax VerstappenLewis HamiltonChristian HornerExplore the development of Hamilton and Verstappen's rivalry that emerged throughout the course of the 2021 F1 season, culminating in an event that sent shockwaves around the world.
- StarsMichael SchumacherMax VerstappenSebastian VettelFormula 1 returns to Zandvoort. For the first time since 1985, the Grand Prix of the Netherlands is back on the F1 calendar. With Max Verstappen as the big favorite for the win.
- StarsFernando AlonsoFive-part docuseries about two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso, who is expecting to return to Formula One next season.
- StarsMika HäkkinenJacques VilleneuveAlexander AlbonDelves into the psyche of a Formula 1 driver and uncovers the mental and physical toll it takes to be crowned Formula 1 World Champion, focusing on the breath-taking battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in 2021.
- DirectorErik StenborgStarsScott DixonMarcus EricssonJames Hinchcliffe"Unleashing the Dragon" offers an inside look at the world's largest sports event, the Indianapolis 500. Join Marcus Ericsson, the second Swedish driver to ever win the prestigious race, and former teammate James Hinchcliffe as they relive the excitement of Ericsson's historic 2022 victory. Through never-before-shared insights, Ericsson takes you on his journey to victory lane, revealing the challenges he and his team faced along the way. From the intense competition on the track to the intricate strategies off it, "Unleashing the Dragon" offers a unique look into the world of motor sports and the making of a champion.