Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
Direction
Crowder weaves archive gold into genuine narrative propulsion.
Editing
Race footage cuts that'll spike your heart rate in a documentary.
Acting
Fassbender's narration: velvet menace meets genuine reverence.
Director
Paul Crowder
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fassbender recorded his narration between '12 Years a Slave' takes; Crowder wanted someone who understood obsession.
The film's 2013 release deliberately coincided with F1's first US race in Austin, trying to crack America's indifference to motorsport.
US
