Camila Vega
Inspired by the list we made of movies for Tennis lovers, this time we bring you the top 5 Formula 1 movies and where you can watch them.
Best Formula 1 Movies: The Must-Watch for Every Fan
1. Rush
To start with our list, in first position is Rush, this is an acted portrait of what racing and rivalry was in the 70s between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. It goes through their hardships, love lives, intimacies, and the terrible accident Lauda suffered until his recovery. It even goes as far as James Hunt’s death. It is a great film for those who want to learn more about their relationship and competitiveness.
2. Senna
In second place is Senna. This is a documentary that came out in 2010 that traces the life of Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna. It is one of the best F1 films that accompanies the Brazilian from his debut in 1984 until his death at the Imola circuit. It is a film representation based on archival footage. It can be viewed by purchasing or renting the movie on the Apple TV+ app or PlayStore.
3. Schumacher
Schumacher is a documentary about the life and career of German driver Michael Schumacher. It is one of the Formula 1 movies on Netflix with a duration of 1h 52m. This documentary collects video and photo archives of Schumacher’s family, including pre-race scenes and unpublished interviews. It premiered in 2021.
4. McLaren
In fourth position is McLaren: the career of a champion. This is the story of Bruce McLaren, the New Zealander who founded the McLaren Moto Racing Team. This documentary features both recent interviews with his former teammates, and home and professionally recorded footage while McLaren was active. It also covers his death and legacy to the F1 world.
This documentary can be rented from the Play Store or the Apple TV app.
5. A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Finally, we have a film that complements Senna very well. It is A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story. It is also available on Netflix. It was filmed in Argentina, Italy, and Germany and is one of the best Formula 1 films. This documentary gathers several interviews of the driver Fangio and contemporary colleagues’ testimonies.
