If you are a motorsports enthusiast, these motorsports documentaries on Netflix deserve your attention right now!
Netflix, one of the favourite OTT platforms on the planet is known for offering an array of films and television programs. On the platform, there’s a genre for everybody. From thriller flicks to animations, Netflix caters to a wide range of viewers with varied preferences and age groups. For this feature, we’ve concentrated on the category of motorsports because it is an interesting genre and there are several drool-worthy documentaries on Netflix. If you are a motorsports enthusiast, these motorsports documentaries deserve your attention right now!
Senna- Directed by Asif Kapadia, Senna is a documentary that displays the intricate minutiae of the Formula One iconic driver Ayrton Senna. The racer who passed away at a young age on the track after encountering an accident had a charismatic personality. From his surprising moves on the track to his rivalry with Alain Prost and his flamboyant lifestyle with a dose of humbleness has been adequately interpreted in the documentary.
The Life of Speed – Fangio- A documentary on Juan Manuel Fangio, the Argentinian racer is considered the greatest F1 driver of all time. In the history of F1, he is still the sole driver to pick up five World Championship titles for four different teams. In the documentary, several other F1 legends have made an appearance who share stories related to Fangio.
Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross- MotoGP is a famous motorsport in which motorcycles are used. However, other motorcycle-based motorsports are yet to gain traction. Freestyle Motocross is one such motorsport, and this documentary on Netflix gives a comprehensive sketch of the Freestyle Motocross world. Freestyle Motocross pioneer Carey Hart has given his insights into this narrative.
Le Mans: Racing is Everything- In the business of endurance racing, there is no other event or competition bigger than the Le Mans. In six parts, the documentary sheds light on the hard work put by the drivers and the team mechanics required to win the race, which goes on continuously for 24 hours. Yes, you read that right! No pause at all.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive- Recently, the third part of the show has been released on Netflix. They introduced the first part in 2019, which covered the 2018 World Championship. Since then, Netflix has been delivering a part every year to rehash the Championship at the end of the season.