The fifth and final episode of ‘Valentino Rossi: The Doctor Series’; a collection of clips created to prize away some of the layers of one of the most famous and best-loved motorsport athletes of the modern age; a man that everybody sees everybody enjoys but perhaps few really know.
‘The Boss’ carries a double meaning. Rossi is not only the top dog in the premier class of MotoGP and has existed in that sphere since 2000 but he also heads up a hefty business sprawl of merchandise and distribution. ‘VR46’ has a stylish and functional HQ near Tavullia and is the base for an enterprise that also looks after many other interests.
We speak to the people running a busy parallel existence for Valentino and find out how the Italian is creating a legacy and an empire designed to last when the chequered flag has long since dropped.
Delve into the compelling story of Swedish racing legend Ronnie Peterson, whose meteoric rise and tragic demise in a violent Monza racetrack crash shocked the world. This documentary takes an intimate look at Peterson’s life and his impact on motorsports.
A documentary about Swedish racing legend Ronnie Peterson, whose tragic death in a violent crash on the Monza racetrack shocked the world.
Telling the story through Peterson’s daughter, Nina, and some of the biggest F1 names at the time – including Niki Lauda and Sir Jackie Stewart.
The film pays tribute to Peterson, taking the audience on an epic journey back to an era when racing was characterized by glamour, risk-taking and big-business and contributing to the deaths of 12 drivers in a single decade.