
GRAND PRIX Driver
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.6
Released
2/8/2018
Duration
0h 27m
Genre
Documentary
Country
United States
Cast
Michael Douglas, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne
Overview
For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.

GRAND PRIX Driver
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.6Released
2/8/2018
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Michael Douglas, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne
Duration
0h 27m
Country
United States
Overview
For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableChange is in the Air
Rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne, is about to begin his first season in F1 with McLaren-Honda alongside two-time champion Fernando Alonso. Stoffel has his first seat fit, tests the new car and engine in a simulator and sees the chassis of his car being completed. Stoffel finds out the price to be paid for entering the exclusive world of F1, with a gruelling PR schedule.

Change is in the Air
Rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne, is about to begin his first season in F1 with McLaren-Honda alongside two-time champion Fernando Alonso. Stoffel has his first seat fit, tests the new car and engine in a simulator and sees the chassis of his car being completed. Stoffel finds out the price to be paid for entering the exclusive world of F1, with a gruelling PR schedule.
EP 2AvailableBuilt to Fail
Stoffel Vandoorne, Fernando Alonso and the McLaren-Honda racing team continue to prepare for the 2017 season. Stoffel's gruelling fitness regime intensifies with endurance training. In the UK, 700 engineers, mechanics and designers are racing to build a new car for Stoffel and Alonso. The final piece of the car-build arrives: the new Honda engine for fire-up. But will all go according to plan?

Built to Fail
Stoffel Vandoorne, Fernando Alonso and the McLaren-Honda racing team continue to prepare for the 2017 season. Stoffel's gruelling fitness regime intensifies with endurance training. In the UK, 700 engineers, mechanics and designers are racing to build a new car for Stoffel and Alonso. The final piece of the car-build arrives: the new Honda engine for fire-up. But will all go according to plan?
EP 3AvailableLaunch Day
The McLaren-Honda team prepares for the big car launch. Rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso are at the McLaren Technology Centre to unveil the car to the world's media. How will everyone react to the new design and scheme? Behind the scenes, the engine's build issues leave the team weary. Everyone is left wondering how the car will perform in Barcelona.

Launch Day
The McLaren-Honda team prepares for the big car launch. Rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso are at the McLaren Technology Centre to unveil the car to the world's media. How will everyone react to the new design and scheme? Behind the scenes, the engine's build issues leave the team weary. Everyone is left wondering how the car will perform in Barcelona.
EP 4AvailableShakedown to Break Down
In the final episode, rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne and two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, get behind the wheel of the new McLaren at testing in Barcelona. By the end of the test, they've blown nine engines. The future of McLaren-Honda is in jeopardy and senior management must make a difficult decision.

Shakedown to Break Down
In the final episode, rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne and two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, get behind the wheel of the new McLaren at testing in Barcelona. By the end of the test, they've blown nine engines. The future of McLaren-Honda is in jeopardy and senior management must make a difficult decision.
Cast

Narrator
Michael Douglas

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Fernando Alonso

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Stoffel Vandoorne

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Jonathan Neale

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Éric Boullier

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