Crash and Burn
The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw
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Crash and Burn chronicles the thrilling and turbulent career of Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, who rose from a rough, working-class background to the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, the film explores Byrne's undeniable talent and rebellious personality, which set him apart on the track but also clashed with the conservative and elite world of Formula 1. Byrne’s story is filled with highs and lows, from his dominance in lower racing categories to his brief, rocky stint in Formula 1 and subsequent struggles. The documentary combines interviews, archival footage, and personal insights to portray the complexities of Byrne’s character and his “what could have been” legacy in motorsport.
Production
dot television
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Cast
Tommy Byrne
Self
Eddie Jordan
Self
Martin Brundle
Self
Mark Hughes
Self
Calvin Fish
Self
David Kennedy
Self
Gary Anderson
Self
John Watson
Self
Mike Hull
Self
Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
Ralph Firman
Self (archive footage)
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