Crash and Burn

Name: Crash and Burn
Director: Seán Ó Cualáin
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-12-30
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Tommy Byrne, Eddie Jordan, Martin Brundle, Mark Hughes, Calvin Fish

Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin

Documentary

20161h 26m8.2

Overview

Crash and Burn chronicles the thrilling and turbulent career of Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, who rose from a rough, working-class background to the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, the film explores Byrne's undeniable talent and rebellious personality, which set him apart on the track but also clashed with the conservative and elite world of Formula 1. Byrne’s story is filled with highs and lows, from his dominance in lower racing categories to his brief, rocky stint in Formula 1 and subsequent struggles. The documentary combines interviews, archival footage, and personal insights to portray the complexities of Byrne’s character and his “what could have been” legacy in motorsport.