Once again we faced an atypical situation due to Covid-19, which prevented us from leaving our homes at night and giving us more free hours. For these moments and for any other situation, we leave you 15 two best films, series and documentaries that address different perspectives of the world of motoring , with some special recommendations from Help Flash .
FILMS
Rush (2013)
It tells of the rivalry maintained by two great Formula 1 drivers, the British James Hunt and the Austrian Niki Lauda , especially in 1976, the year Lauda suffered a very serious accident that cost him his life. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7tzg2n Available in: Movistar +, Netflix (Subscrição), Apple TV, Rakuten TV and Microsoft (Purchase and purchase).
Le Mans '66 (2019)
It is centered on an eccentric and determined American team of engineers and designers, led by visionary motorist Carroll Shelby and his British driver Ken Miles . Henry Ford II and Lee Lacocca gave him the task of building a new car from scratch with the aim of defeating Ferrari's dominance in the 1966 Le Mans World Championship . (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7tzjmh Available in: Movistar + (Subscrição), Apple TV, Rakuten TV and Microsoft (Purchase and purchase).
This is how I saw four hours of Le Mans (1971)
The Steve McQueen classic, in no way incarnates the character of an American driver who returns to France to participate in the legendary Le Mans car race, after a year devastated by an injury. Here, apaixona-se pela viúva of another pilot who died in the same accident. (Source Filmaffinity).
On the recommendation of Help Flash… A Cold Morning (2019)
In 1986, a car accident in Reinosa changed Rosi's life forever. Without the death of his brother, this madrilenian will spend years searching for him in the north of Spain. 33 years later, Rosi returns to the place of the accident accompanied by her son; This time it is not a search for a sign, but rather a reunion between the past and the present. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7tzjv6 Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscrição).
SERIES
Le Mans: racing is everything (2017)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a unique race. It is rolled out in France every year and is a resistance test for cars and drivers that literally lasts 24 hours. Filmed from Kuala Lumpur on the French Riviera and with access to six teams competing for glory, 'Le Mans: racing is everything' shows motor sport like never before. Trailer: https://youtu.be/uNEx5WnmiHA Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscrição).
Formula 1: The emotion of a Grand Prize (2019)
Documentary series about the world of Formula 1 two producers of "Senna" and "Amy" . It focuses on the personal lives of two pilots, their families, friends and the world behind the races. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7swrjm Available on: Netflix (Subscrição)
The Grand Tour (2016)
The three former presenters of the BBC motoring show "Top Gear" - Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond - return with a similar programme, now coming to Amazon. The three hosts, along with producer Andy Wilman, signed an agreement for Amazon Prime consisting of 36 shows over 3 years. (Source Filmaffinity) Trailer: https://youtu.be/oK0lkrtYvVs Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscriptions)
Grand Prix Driver (2018)
Grand Prix Driver reverses the difficult beginnings of McLaren-Honda in the season where it will take, once again, to achieve sufficient performance to be able to compete with the teams in the middle zone. And it was only after the end of the season that the British began to enter more frequently among the ten firsts, the point of viragem of the Tivesse team really being made as the breaking announcement with Honda and agreement with Renault to mount its engines from 2018. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://youtu.be/pVCwf6__yB0 Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscrição).
The Gymkhana Files (TV Series)
The Gymkhana Files shows many viewers the meanderings of two video franchisings that have seen more jungles and have never happened, with more than 500 million online visits and never stopping growing. Follow reborn racing driver and viral star Ken Block with his Hoonigans team in his attempt to make the best automotive video ever seen in the World Rallycross Championship . (Source Filmaffinity) Trailer: https://youtu.be/VkIdD5jUClU Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscription)
On the recommendation of Help Flash… Fernando (2020)
Documentary series that shows an intimate portrait of the two-time Formula 1 world champion , or Spanish Fernando Alonso . It consists of 5 episodes and shows Alonso's passion for competing at the highest level and his absolute determination to win. Documenting last year, from his participation in the most important circuits such as the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans to finishing on his first outing in the Dakar Rally in January, Fernando gave access to his followers.
Alonso's closest circle also participates in the documentary series, including his manager Luis García Abad , his wife Lorena Alonso , his partner Linda Morselli and his friend Carlos Sainz , who will help reveal the man who exists behind the champion. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7vjwly Available on: Amazon Prime (Subscrição).
DOCUMENTARIES
McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
Documentary about the legendary actor Steve McQueen is recording the 1971 film "Le Mans" , a star-struck story for making "the definitive film about car races". As shown by his enthusiasm for this sporting competition, Steve McQueen customarily said: "Running is living. Everything that happens before or after is just a wait." (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer:https://dai.ly/x7tzh6t Available in: Prime video, Filmin (Subscrição), Apple TV, Rakuten TV (Purchase and purchase)
Senna, 2010
Long documentary film showing the life of legendary Brazilian pilot Ayrton Senna (1960–1994) , from his star season in 1984 to his premature death in a decade after the San Marino Grand Prize. It features surprising and unpublished material, largely extracted from Formula 1 archives . (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7tzf93 Available on: Netflix (Subscrição).
Fangio, O homem who tamed the machines (2020)
Based on a study carried out in 2016 by the University of Sheffield that determined that Juan Manuel Fangio is the best F1 driver in history, in “Fangio, the man who mastered the machines” tries to get inside the mind of the myth throughout his career and personal life to understand what led other drivers to risk their lives running. in cars that travel at the same speeds as described above, but with minimal safety precautions and where many of these do not survive until the end of the season. (Source Filmaffinity). Trailer: https://dai.ly/x7sy16c Available on: Netflix (Subscrição).
Williams (2017)
It tells the history of the Williams Formula 1 team, from its origins to our days. (Source Filmaffinity) Trailer: https://youtu.be/_wAMk1sllp0 Available on: Netflix (Subscrição).
On the recommendation of Help Flash… Albert Llovera, The Wings of the Phoenix (2016)
Documentary about the life of sportsman Albert Llovera . Albert Llovera, the youngest athlete participating in the Saraievo Olympic Games in 1989 , aged 19, suffered a terrible accident that caused a spinal injury, which would prevent him from walking again. Despite everything, he managed to compete as a non-world rally driver against rivals without any type of deficiency.
The documentary features invaluable collaborations with people who give their opinion and testimonials, such as actor Javier Bardem , rally driver Carlos Sainz or the brothers Fernandez Ochoa . In his interventions, the value of the integrity developed by Albert throughout his life stands out. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/16723643 Available in: https://www.gondolafilms.com/tienda2b2d831c/Albert-Llovera-Las-Alas-del-Fénix-p150943241 (Purchase).
