A brief but intense career in Formula 1 saw Tommy Byrne face numerous challenges after rising from a working-class background in the 1980s.
“The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw”
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A brief but intense career in Formula 1 saw Tommy Byrne face numerous challenges after rising from a working-class background in the 1980s.
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Tommy Byrne, an Irish racing driver, rose from a working-class background to the brink of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, Crash and Burn details Byrne's remarkable talent and rebellious nature, which often put him at odds with the established figures in motorsport. The film features interviews with notable figures like Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle, alongside archival footage that illustrates Byrne's successes in lower racing categories and the challenges he faced during his brief Formula 1 career.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tommy Byrne, the greatest driver you never saw.
- See rare archival footage of 1980s motorsport.
- Follow Byrne's rise from a working-class background.
Did You Know
- Tommy Byrne was on the brink of Formula 1 in the 1980s.
- The documentary has a runtime of 86 minutes.
- The film features interviews with notable drivers like Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle.
- Crash and Burn was directed by Seán Ó Cualáin.
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Who directed the documentary Crash and Burn?
Crash and Burn was directed by Seán Ó Cualáin.
What is the runtime of the documentary Crash and Burn?
The runtime of Crash and Burn is 86 minutes.
In which decade did Tommy Byrne reach the cusp of Formula 1?
Tommy Byrne reached the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s.
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