With fierce rivalries, high-octane, unpredictable action and unprecedented skill on show, it’s no wonder that Formula One has been so thoroughly embraced by Hollywood, becoming the subject of some iconic films and TV shows. But with so many choices out there, which are the best Formula One stories to hit the big and small screens? We’ve got you covered – check out our list of some ace F1 films and TV shows you can watch now.
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson was thrust into the Formula One spotlight during a chaotic Dutch GP, where he stepped in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at Scuderia AlphaTauri for the Dutch Grand Prix and finished an impressive 13th. In the Wings chronicles Lawson's fight to prove himself while simultaneously contending for the Super Formula Japan titles. 31 min
In the Wings
Formula One driver Liam Lawson builds his F1 resume in his busiest season yet in 2023.
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The History of the Pit Stop
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Red Bull Racing Road Trips
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Pérez's Nevada night out
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Relive an epic night with Formula One driver Sergio Pérez.
Over the years, the Red Bull Racing Formula One Team have taken F1 cars and drivers on the road to explore (and impress!) Grand Prix host cities around the world.
Open the Doors is a behind-the-scenes documentary that follows the newest name in Formula One and reveals the pressure involved in starting – and restarting – a season put on hold by a global pandemic.
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Open the Doors
The 2021 F1 season is upon us, so now's a good time to see Scuderia AlphaTauri prepare to make their 2020 debut at the Red Bull Ring.
So, what if you want to go back to basics? Formula One, as with any sport, can seem overwhelming thanks to its deep well of history, jargon, and decade upon decade of changing rules, disciplines and personalities. Thankfully, the ABC of… series gives you the answers you need, in brilliant episodes that are both comprehensive and compulsive. From kayaking to mountain biking, the series offers incredible insight to give you a crash course in what makes your new favorite hobby tick. The Formula One installment (Season 1, Episode 8) is no different and can give you a cracking primer into everything from the terminology to the heroes and drama of F1.
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ABC of… Formula One
Get a crash course in F1 racing, with lessons in the terminology, history, heroes and drama of the sport.
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Mechanics of Creativity
Beyond the eye-candy of seeing some of the 60,000 classic cars on Havana’s streets (a result of the country’s revolution: cars can only be bought and sold if they ran on the streets of Cuba before 1959), viewers also get to see Coulthard race through some of Havana’s historic neighborhoods in a 1955 Pontiac for the Cuban Classic Car Rally. For anyone looking for a fascinating glimpse into a different racing culture, Mechanics of Creativity is a must-watch.
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Mechanics of Creativity
Formula One driver David Coulthard travels to Cuba, to drive in a race unlike any he's run before.
The life of a Formula One driver is one that many envy – driving the fastest cars and visiting some of the best cities the world has to offer. But what goes on in their mind once the visor goes down? Get to know the human side of F1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda as we get an insight into their minds.
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Behind the Visor
Get to know the human side of F1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda as we get an insight into their minds.
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(Un) Serious Race series
Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri go head-to-head in the most unserious motor racing championship on the planet. The drivers from the respective teams race each other in local vehicles on local tracks of the cities they travel to on the Formula One calendar.
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F1 drivers vs hovercraft
Watch F1 drivers go head-to-head in sci-fi hovercraft racing, deep in the desert outside Las Vegas.