Top 10 F1 movies to watch in quarantine

The coronavirus has left us without F1 races but with all the time in the world to enjoy (always at home) the best motor movies.

From your sofa you can enjoy multiple hours of good motor racing, watching races again or, if you prefer, enjoying documentaries and movies. Here we leave you a list with historical and modern stories of the queen category that will make you enjoy and be excited during the mandatory confinement.

We add, at the end, a very recent personal recommendation, in case you haven't seen it yet ...

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Heroes

The first cinematic creation of Motorsport Network, the hand of the acclaimed writer Senna , Manish Pandey . Heroes tells the story of double F1 champion Mika Hakkinen , Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen , the only female WRC winner Michele Mouton , the former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and F1 legend Michael Schumacher . Its 111 minutes offer an emotional experience, backed by archival footage of all the pilots' trajectories.

Where to see it? On  Motorsport.tv:   Available by  subscribing to Motorsport.tv  for € 4.5 a month or € 44.99 a year, with a free one-month trial for new subscribers.

Grand Prix 1966

This Oscar-winning film tells the story of a fictional Formula 1 season, intertwining action sequences with a melodramatic trio of love stories. While the plot itself has always received some criticism, it's the career that makes it one of director John Frankenheimer's biggest hits . Partially recorded on the circuits during actual F1 racing weekends, Grand Prix combines nostalgia for motorsport's golden age with racing sequences that take on even its most technically advanced modern counterparts. It's a classic: a 'must have' movie for all F1 fans.

McLaren

The Bruce McLaren story is told through new dramatized images alongside the original movie and supported by interviews with those who knew him. The most surprising thing about the documentary is that it makes clear the amazing dedication and loyalty that McLaren inspired in those who worked for him on his way from humble beginnings in New Zealand to the highest echelon of motorsports. As McLaren continues to struggle to regain shine in today's F1, the journey of its pioneering founder remains poignant.

1 - Life on the limit

1. Life on the Limit has the right to brag when it comes to interviews, with a host of racing stars, from John Surtees to Lewis Hamilton, voicing their opinion on the dangers of the past and present of motorsports. The journey from the early days of racing to modern F1 has been a long one, and the fight to improve safety has been just as extensive. Combining rare and archival footage, the documentary emphasizes how difficult it is to balance safety and emotion in a sport that is inherently dangerous.

Rush

Ron Howard's cinematic reenactment of the 1976 F1 season is worth seeing for both F1 fans and non-fans alike. Rush perfectly captures the intensity of the battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the title, unafraid to delve into Lauda's brutal recovery after the life-changing accident at Nurburgring. This movie has all the glamor of Hollywood (starring Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl as Hunt and Lauda, ​​respectively), but that doesn't take away from their career spirit.

Williams

This documentary is an intimate look at the heart of the Williams family. A combination of new footage and archival footage tells the story from when Frank Williams founded the team to his daughter Claire taking over the team. In the spotlight is Virginia Williams, Frank's wife and Claire's mother, and the role she played in the family's success. Interviews with Nigel Mansell and Sir Patrick Head, among others, help bring the story of a true family business to life.

Weekend of a Champion

Roman Polanski was fortunate enough to be a close friend of Sir Jackie Stewart, so his 1971 documentary on Stewart's Monaco Grand Prix weekend that year was a very real version. With access to that star, the documentary gives fans a window into life as a race car driver during a grand prize, from serious racing to fun and joyous moments. For those who want to be a fly on the wall of a world champion, this is your chance.

Crash and burn

Tommy Byrne has dropped out of public life, but Crash and Burn is doing his best to reverse that. The Irish racer was once the pilot Ayrton Senna admitted to fearing, and this film considers the reasons why it never became a household name. F1's inaccessibility and snobbery, coupled with Byrne's fiery temperament, represent unfulfilled potential. The movie leaves you feeling that it was a shame for the entire motorsport world that this character could never find his place in the brilliant world of F1.

Senna

There is no one in motorsport who captures the imagination like Ayrton Senna. This documentary reviews his life from 1984 until his death in 1994, making use of a large number of images never seen before. Everyone knows what happened that weekend in Imola, but following Senna for a decade of his life makes his sudden end shocking and moving. Senna is gone but not forgotten, and the success of this documentary shows how much desire remains to be learned from the legend.

Ferrari: race to immortality

This documentary reviews the golden era of the 1950s, when Ferrari was gaining prominence. Tragedy and triumph take place alongside Enzo Ferrari, while the Italian the Italian builds his empire. Telling the story of how Ferrari became legendary, the documentary highlights the team's rich history in motorsports, from film drama to heartbreak and sadness-tinged success.

(BONUS) Fangio (Netflix A Life of Speed)

Just released on Netflix Spain (available to subscribers), Fangio  reviews the history of the great Argentine driver from his first races before Formula 1 to becoming five-time world champion in the highest category. It combines historical statements by Fangio himself with very valuable archive images, as well as the testimony of his nephew and admirers of the stature of Jackie Stewart, Alain Prost, Fernando Alonso or Nico Rosberg. Highly recommended.