F1 movies and shows that are must watch if you are a racing maniac…

Formula 1 is the prime form of motorsports, other being the Nascar held in the USA, Formula E, the Le Mans held in France, and drifting. The F1 over the years has created many sporting legends and icons out of the game. The high octane thrill that it offers to its fans are best felt on ground where one gets to experience the heat and sweat along with the chance of seeing the madmen racing with their machines, that is the cars. The sport also showcases the skills of these drivers who risk their lives to go to the limit and win it for their team and fans. From past greats such as Ayrton Senna to Niki Lauda to James Hunt the game has produced modern legends such as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and not to mention the man with the golden palm Micheal Schumacher. 

Here are the best movies and web series that are being and have been made on F1 racing.

Rush (2013)

Based on the life of the F1 racing legends Niki Lauda and James Hunt, the movie shows the intense rivalry between the two and how they also had a bond of mutual respect for each other. It also shows the Nurburgring accident where Lauda crashed his car and resulted in almost death. It continues with his comeback into the grid and how he reclaimed his world championship 2 years later and finally his retirement during the Japanese Grand Prix where James Hunt secured the 1st pole position. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt and Daniel Bruhl as Lauda himself and is directed by Ron Howard.

Ferrari (2023)

This movie shows the life of the creator of one of the most loved and successful F1 teams in the whole world, Enzo Ferrari. The Italian car manufacturer and racing legend who is behind building the Ferrari, lost his own son when he was just 24. Ferrari went on to create history by building the best racing cars at the time. 

The film shows how he went through a tough phase, almost bankruptcy but stood his ground and again went on to win the F1 and La Mans races. 

Senna (2024 – )

Based on the life of the Brazilian F1 legend driver Ayrton Senna who was a champion driver winning the grand Prix 3 times in 1988, 1990 and 1991, and lost his life during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola circuit on 1st May 1994, this biographical web series can be watched in Netflix. The web series stars Gabriel Leone as Senna himself and Kaya Scodelario as Laura. It also shows Matt Mella as Alain Prost and Johannes Heinrichs as Niki Lauda. The series is directed by Vicente Amorim and Julia Rezende. 

Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie

Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in main roles, the movie is based on F1 racing and is set to release in 2025. Its title is not yet released and shows Brad as an old racing driver who sees potential in young Damson and ultimately trains him to be ready for the tracks. Also Pitt comes back to formula 1 racing after teaming up with Dawson. The movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski.