The 1960s and 1970s Grand Prix era saw a high mortality rate among drivers, with many fatalities occurring in front of live television audiences. The film follows the story of how drivers, including many legends of the sport, fought back against the authorities and took charge of their own destinies, no longer at the mercy of track and car design flaws.
Grand Prix: The Killer Years
Grand Prix drivers in the 1960s and early 1970s faced a high risk of fatal accidents while racing, with their tragic ends often witnessed by millions on television. The film chronicles the courageous resistance of these drivers against the governing bodies that controlled their sport.
