„Hitting the Apex“ erzählt die Geschichte von sechs Kämpfern – sechs der schnellsten Motorradrennfahrer aller Zeiten – und der Schicksale, die an der Spitze dieses Sports auf sie warten. Jedes Rennen birgt für sie Triumphe und Tragödien gleichermaßen: Sie können alles gewinnen oder alles verlieren, wenn sie auf der Suche nach Ruhm mit mehr als 300 km/h auf ihrem Motorrad über die Rennstrecke jagen. Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, Marco Simoncelli, Casey Stoner und der junge Senkrechtstarter Marc Marquez gehören zu den besten Fahrern der Welt. Kopf an Kopf kämpfen sie um Platz 1.
Faster is an electrifying tribute to the white-knuckle world of MotoGP™ — the fastest sport on two wheels — where the world’s top riders go wheel to wheel at over 200mph and crash at over 100mph. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Faster chases two seasons’ worth of the world championship, featuring revealing interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators and fans. If you want high octane, adrenaline fuelled thrills, Faster will take you on a nerve shredding journey through the most exciting sport on the planet!
What does it take to be the fastest? From award-winning filmmaker Mark Neale, comes Fastest, a spectacular maximum-speed, full-length documentary delving deep into the world of MotoGP™. This thrilling documentary, narrated by Ewan McGregor, highlights the thrills, spills and incredible commitment and courage the sport demands of it stars. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and never before seen angles, interviews and insight, this truly cinematic experience charts the exhilarating highs, crushing lows, career-threatening crashes and spectacular comebacks, including Rossi’s 41 days turn around to race following a leg shattering crash.
Wayne tells the exhilarating story of 1987 World Motorcycle Grand Prix Champion Wayne Gardner's triumphant, improbable journey from a 5-dollar dirt bike to the international summit of his sport.
After undergoing major surgery and rehabilitation between campaigns, Marc Márquez returned for the 2019 MotoGP™ season determined to claim back-to-back victories.
Documentary about MotoGP™ Marc Márquez’s 2016 season. In the film, different members of Márquez’ team explain for the first time the full scale of their preseason difficulties in 2016 as they tried to adapt the RC213V to the changes in the electronics and tyres introduced to the premier class last season.
It is impossible to understand Marc Márquez's history in MotoGP without Honda. Eleven years and eight titles. A career marked by the constant improvement of getting up after each blow that the sport he loves so much has given him. Before starting his new adventure, Marc reviews his career in images to remember.
Faster & Faster brilliantly captures the events which made the 2003 and 2004 MotoGP seasons so extraordinary: the tire-smoking arrival of the 215mph Ducati missiles; the shocking death of rising star Daijiro Kato; the drama of Sete Gibernau's wild battles with Valentino Rossi; and the Italian's switch from the all-conquering Honda to the underdog Yamaha – a move which was to seal the Rossi legend. This is the story of an epic time in MotoGP, in the words and actions of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.
Discover what it takes to win on the motorcycle track as the world’s best gear up for the 2008 MotoGP™ World Championship. This program takes viewers into the heart of the action, as riders top 120 mph and negotiate gravity-defying turns. The champions discuss their own recipes for success and demonstrate the techniques that pay off on the tracks, where a split second can separate the winner from the rest of the pack.
From humble beginnings on the family farm in New South Wales, Australia, Casey Stoner uprooted to the other side of the world and realised his dream of becoming MotoGP™ World Champion. He is a rare breed of racer who has battled against some of the best riders this sport has ever seen and often come out on top. Announcing his retirement at the age of 27, his race number, he leaves the sport at the top of his game.
Vom Nobody zum Weltmeister – MotoGP-Legende Marco Simoncelli war für seinen furiosen, teils waghalsigen Fahrstil bekannt. Die Sky Original-Doku erzählt die Geschichte des unermüdlichen Lockenkopfes.
This documentary takes a look at Marc Marquez’s record-breaking first season in MotoGP™, where he proved himself as the best newcomer of 2013. The rider from Cervera in Spain, is a former 125cc and Moto2TM World Champion and certainly has made his mark in the big leagues. Fighting for the title all the way with team mate Dani Pedrosa, two-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and his childhood hero Valentino Rossi, Marc’s not allowed himself to be overawed or edged out. In addition to an interview with Marquez himself, it also features the views of some of the key people surrounding him, as well as some insight from his direct competitors out on track they re not all fans!
The eagerly awaited follow-up to the hugely popular Unrideables profiling the amazing career of Wayne Rainey. Doohan, Lawson, Mamola, Schwantz and Gardner made their marks on racing but even amongst these giants of the sport Rainey stood proud. Week-in-week-out, the riders engaged in high pressure wheel-to-wheel battles at some of the most iconic race circuits across the globe. Rewards for success were huge but the price to be paid for getting things wrong was severe – Schwantz broke both wrists, Doohan shattered his leg and Wayne Rainey, who tasted success more than most, now has to use a wheelchair following a horrific crash at Misano. This is the story of Rainey's adrenaline fuelled career with input from friends, rivals, managers, journalists and the man himself.
Die späten 80er Jahre werden gerne als die golden Jahre des Motorrad Rennsports bezeichnet. Die großen japanischen Hersteller, Honda, Yamaha und Suzuki begannen Kopf an Kopf um den begehrten Weltmeistertitel der 500 cm3 Königsklasse ( heute = MotoGP ) zu kämpfen. Das Resultat waren fast unfahrbar scheinende PS-Monster, die ihre brutale Zweitakter-Kraft ohne jegliche elektronischen Hilfen auf den Asphalt feuerten. Die besten Fahrer dieser Zeit wie Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey oder Kevin Schwantz, brauchten einen robusten Charakter um ihre, ohne große technische Beschränkungen gebauten Rennmaschinen zu bändigen.
World Champion Valentino Rossi hasn’t just brought the crowds back to motorcycle racing, he’s brought a new generation of enthusiasts to the track. Sit back and watch his secrets unfold: he’s always relaxed, always enjoying himself and always very, very fast.
Official review of the 2006 MotoGP™ season, including highlights from all 17 circuits.
The 2017 MotoGP™ World Championship was full of unique, unforgettable moments both on track and off. Duels, battles, rain and shine, the title fight went right down to the wire. This incredible chapter of motorcycle racing history was captured from the first race in Qatar to the last in Valencia: on track, behind the scenes and under the helmet; the chaos on the grid, incredible overtakes and parc ferme debriefs. 70 minutes of raw images and conversations from behind the scenes of the season that reveal the reality of the 2017 title fight. And, more than that, the reactions of World Champion Marc Marquez when he watches this footage; seeing himself as he is seen on the way to his sixth World Championship.
Follow Italy’s Andrea Dovizioso through a challenging season — one that saw him defy injury and his critics to win races and finish runner-up in the MotoGP™ world championship.
Could Nicky Hayden retain his title? Would Valentino Rossi be at his dominant best — or could a rising star make his mark? Those were the questions on everyone’s lips as the new MotoGP™ season got underway. Re-live every pulsating moment from an unforgettable season as the legendary Rossi faces a new challenger, Aussie Casey Stoner. The official review features highlights from every round of the title battle, captured in both trackside and on-board footage.