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After seeing F1, stay firmly in the fast lane with these streaming options

- STEVEN DEVADANAM

For racing fans, Brad Pitt fans and those in between, the drama F1 has made its way to cinemas.

Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, an ageing driver enlisted to save a failing team fronted by a young hot shot (Damson Idris). The fast-paced movie aims for authenticity with help from a notable pro: Lewis Hamilton — the face of Formula One and a seven-time world champion — advised on technical details and has a producer credit. For those who have seen F1, and are looking to get their next full-throttle fix, these movies and shows, all available to stream, are worth a spin.

Grand Prix (1966)

Heralded as the lead car to which all racing films follow, John Frankenheimer’s movie broke ground with its innovative use of vehicle-mounted cameras, jarring real-life footage and quick-jump editing (now a staple in the genre). Grand Prix throws viewers into the action with first-person driver perspective; the camera cars reached nearly 320kph during shoots. The film's star, James Garner, drove in every race and even caught fire during a filmed crash. Viewers would be forgiven for fast-forwarding through the sleepy love stories to skip right to the action, which earned Grand Prix three Oscars in technical categories. This racing-movie primer checks many boxes — speed, glamour, drama and a slick opening sequence in Monaco, F1’s undisputed Valhalla.

Senna: No Fear. No Limits. No Equal. (2011)