Grand Prix: The Killer Years

In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place. This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control. Featuring many famous drivers including three times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, twice world champion Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees OBE, this exciting but shocking film explores how Grand Prix drivers grew sick of their closest friends being killed and finally took control of their destiny.

Cast

David Tremayne Self

Tony Brooks Self

John Surtees Self Emerson Fittipaldi Self Jacky Ickx Self Jackie Stewart Self

Jean-Pierre Beltoise Self

Jackie Oliver Self

Nina Rindt Self

Denise Cooke Narrator

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