Top 5 Must-Watch Racing Movies for F1 Fans

Highlights

• The F1 movie will release on June 27 in theatres.
• Rush is the last racing movie based on Formula 1, released in 2013.
• Ford vs Ferrari is one of the best racing movies released in recent times. 

Formula 1 fans always love watching races, even during the off-season. Racing has become a major part of their lives, and there are many movies and web series made or inspired by F1 and other racing events. Only very few movie directors held to their responsibilities and made cult movies based on racing. F1 is an upcoming movie starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris that is based on Formula 1 racing. 

This movie revolves around two Formula 1 drivers who drive for the fictional APX GP team. It includes the drama and action similar to Formula 1, as it is fully adapted from the real events that happened in F1 before, and the trailer gave me goosebumps. There are similar movies that give the same kind of goosebumps and adrenaline rush while watching, and let us check the complete list.

Here are the top 5 must-watch racing movies for Formula 1 Fans

1. Rush (2013)

This movie is the latest known movie based on Formula 1, and it is a biographical film based on the rivalry between two F1 world champions, Niki Lauda and James Hunt. This movie gives us complete action sequences and real-life events that happened during the 1970s. For people who like to see how F1 racing was before the modern era, this movie is the best choice. Chris Hemsworth has portrayed the character of James Hunt, while Daniel Brühl plays Niki Lauda. 

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2. Ford vs Ferrari (2019)

This movie is not based on Formula 1, but it is an Academy Award-winning racing movie based on the 24-hour Le Mans racing in the late 1960s. American auto giant Ford is building a racing machine to take on the European giant Ferrari at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance racing competition. This movie is a balance of drama and racing action, and even non-racing fans will love this movie. 

3. Grand Prix (1966)

This one is a cult classic and one of the first movies based on Formula 1 racing. It is based on the Formula 1 1960 season, which had legends like Jack Brabham, the season winner; Sir Jackie Stewart; Graham Hill; Jim Clark; and Jochen Rindt. Though it is a fictional movie, it revolves around the human drama and emotions of F1 drivers and their families.

4. Senna (2025)

This one is not a movie but a web series that is adapted from the real-life events of Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian F1 driver passed away during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. But still, he is remembered as one of the greatest F1 drivers in history. This Netflix web series tells the story of how Senna entered Formula 1, his struggles and rivalries, and how he became one of the best drivers in F1.

5. Formula 1: Drive to Survive

This is an official documentary series by Netflix that gives us insights into Formula 1 racing and events during an F1 season. This Drive to Survive series by Netflix is the only documentary that shows the internal issues inside a team and the drivers. After the release of this documentary, Formula 1 has gained more popularity across the globe, and each season has become a massive hit.

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