Rent The History of the Grand Prix (2014)
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This exceptional collection brings together five fascinating 'Racing Through Time' programmes detailing the beginnings of a much loved global sport. From the grease and glamour, to the danger and thrills, this is an action-packed, fact-filled tour of the world of motor racing, featuring in-depth stories on the legends of motor racing, the high-performance machines, the men behind the wheel, and the circuits that have made history.
History of Grand PrixFrom the origins of motor racing and the UK's first purpose built race track at Brooklands, all the way through to the advent of commercial advertising, computer aided technological advancements and the Formula One World Championship that we all know and love today, 'Racing Through Time: The History of Grand Prix Racing' is a must-have for all fans of motor racing.
Ferrari
Ferrari is probably the most famous name in racing, but as a marque it only appeared in the 1940's, as Enzo Ferrari, its creator, enjoyed a successful career in motor racing long before he set up his own company. 'Racing Through Time', looks at the famous moments from Ferrari's illustrious racing history, from Enzo Ferrari's early career and the origins of team Ferrari, all the way to their recent successes with Michael Schumacher at the helm.
Aston Martin
Throughout history Aston Martin has always been one of the most famous sports car names. Favoured by wealthy sports-minded motoring enthusiasts, Aston Martin epitomises exclusivity, style and power. Since the acquisition of Aston Martin by its post-war saviour Sir David Brown and the beginning of the classic DB models to the company establishing a reputation as a great racing brand with models such as the famous DB5 in 1963, it has been the market leader in desirable luxury sports cars.
Great Circuits Vol. 1 and 2
- The Nurburgring:
Not known for a particular race - unlike Le Mans, Indianapolis or Monaco the Nurburgring is famous simply because it is the most challenging circuit ever built!
- Silverstone:
Silverstone is not set in majestic parklands or near an exotic beach; it is a windy former air-field in the Midlands of England. Yet, it is the very heartland of motor racing and is the central point for most of the teams in Grand Prix racing.
- Monaco:
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most famous race of them all and always provides the driver a tough race around the extremely tight circuit. Now the only round the houses circuit left on the Formula One calendar, 'Racing Through Time' charts all the action from the track's illustrious past.
- Monza:
Autodromo Nazionale Monza is one of the most historic racing circuits in the world and epitomizes Italian racing. Take a look back at all the classic moments in the illustrious history of Monza and the Mille Miglia.
- Spa:
Spa is considered to be one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its fast, hilly and twisty nature and is a firm favourite amongst both racing drivers and fans. This programme takes a fascinating and in-depth look at this much celebrated triangle shaped course in the Ardennes region of Belgium.- Actors:
- Enzo Ferrari, Michael Schumacher, Sir David Brown
- Studio:
- Demand DVD
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest, Sports & Sport Films, TV Documentaries
