Against the backdrop of the 1961 Swedish Grand Prix, East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner flees the Iron Curtain. Returning to the racetrack the following season with Suzuki, the driver wins the world championship and catapults the Japanese industrial giant into global domination of the motorcycle industry. Set where two worlds collide – the colour and freedom of the West contrasts the oppression and threat of Cold War East Germany.
With unseen archive footage and interviews with the sport's greatest names, this Sky original docuseries celebrates the incredible 70-year history of Formula 1.
Lurking in the dense forests of the German region of Eifel is the most legendary, demanding and deadly racing circuit in the world - the Nürburgring. The Green Hell will reveal and explore the unique relationship between man, machine and nature, set against the most famous circuit in the world.
In 1983 two young racing drivers where fighting for supremacy in the British Formula 3 series. Winning the championship would guarantee them a place in Formula 1 for the next year. It was a time when junior formula racing was still simple and raw; a time when the driver was in charge of winning.
Portrait of commentator Murray Walker, which accompanies him as he travels to Australia for the opening F1 of the 2011 season. Contributors include Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Mansell.
One of the new, eager, racing fanatics leading Britain's charge to the top of the motorsport world was the charismatic, handsome and debonair Mike Hawthorn. Racing for iconic names such as Jaguar and Ferrari, and sporting his trademark bow tie, shock of wavy blonde hair and with his flamboyant driving style, Hawthorn captured the imagination of motorsport fans across the country. As fast as he raced on the track, Hawthorn lived just as fast off it with his social antics becoming the stuff of legend and there was always a woman or two under his arm.
Aaand they re off...! Crash! Buckle up your seat belts and get ready for the ride of your life as the legendary Voice of Motor sport Murray Walker takes us on a white-knuckled, hair-raising ride of motorsport madness. Bang! Witness F1 star Jenson Button take on a superbike and an F4 powerboat at London City Airport, Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi s heavy-metal spins, and incredible death defying crashes from the World Rally Championship. Wallop! From F1 stunts to British Touring cars, Moto GP, GT Racing and the crazy world of Aero GP along with many, many more this is the ultimate DVD for lovers of high-octane motor sport madness, mayhem and mishaps!
Life Story - Made with his authorization and full participation, Barry shares his memories throughout with motor racing legend and friend Murray Walker. With further anecdotes from family and many celebrities from the world of racing.
Documentary on the life & times of 1976 & 1977 500cc World Motorbike Racing Champion Barry Sheene featuring family home movies shot by his father and never seen before, as well as other archive and newly shot interviews with Barry's friends & family. Written by Mark Tinkler
A Discovery programme revealing the history, technology, drivers, engineers and fans of Formula 1 racing.
Graeme Murray Walker OBE (10 October 1923 – 13 March 2021) was an English motorsport commentator and journalist. He provided television commentary of live Formula One coverage for the BBC between 1976 and 1996, and for ITV between 1997 and 2001.
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