Adrian Newey
Acting
Biography
Adrian Newey, born on December 26, 1958, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, is one of the most successful and influential Formula 1 designers and engineers in the sport’s history. Known for his innovative approach and mastery of aerodynamics, Newey has been instrumental in securing multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships across several teams, including Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull Racing. Newey began his career in IndyCar racing before moving to Formula 1 in the late 1980s with March, eventually joining Williams, where he designed championship-winning cars that led drivers like Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost to titles. At McLaren, he continued his success, contributing to championships with Mika Häkkinen. His most enduring impact came with Red Bull Racing, where his designs helped the team and Sebastian Vettel dominate from 2010 to 2013. His cars also powered Max Verstappen to world titles in 2021 and 2022. Known for pushing the limits of engineering and aerodynamics, Newey is celebrated as a creative genius in F1 car design, with a legacy of groundbreaking innovations that have shaped modern motorsport.
Known For
F1 expert Ted Kravitz reviews the action from the pit lane.
Ted's Notebook
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
Senna
Lurking in the dense forests of the German region of Eifel is the most legendary, demanding and deadly racing circuit in the world - the Nürburgring. The Green Hell will reveal and explore the unique relationship between man, machine and nature, set against the most famous circuit in the world.
The Green Hell
Fox Sports documentary celebrating the life, legacy and 1986 Indy 500 victory of the legendary driver and team owner, chronicling his journey from fighting for opportunities to becoming a three-time CART champion and influential IndyCar team co-founder.
Bobby Rahal: True American Racer
Documentary about Adrian Newey, the most successful designer in F1.
Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in Formula One
On May 1, 1994, Roberto Cabrini announced the death of Ayrton Senna on national television and, since then, has never stopped investigating the facts related to the fatal accident that occurred at the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Three decades later, RECORD and PlayPlus present a special documentary by the journalist with the most complete production ever made to date about the days leading up to one of the most remarkable events in the history of Brazilian sports.