1, the F1 documentary set for London release

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’1′, the new Formula One documentary is set to debut in London this week. The film, which is set in the Golden Era of Grand Prix racing, narrates the story of a generation of the most charismatic drivers. It covers the drivers who had competed during F1′s most dangerous period in the 1960′s and 70′s, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.

It features rare archive footage along with a host of F1 interview’s, infact the largest ever assembled for a single film. Amongst others, there also are 12 world champions with contributions from Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley, Professor Sid Watkins, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, John Surtees, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Jody Scheckter, Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Jacky Ickx and Martin Brundle.

The film that has been produced by The Spitfire Pictures, Flat-Out Films and Diamond Docs has been directed by acclaimed documentary maker and award-winner Paul Crowder; and written by his long time creative writer and partner Mark Monroe, Oscar winner for his documentary ‘The Cove’. Nigel Sinclair and Michael Shelvoff have co-produced 1. Nigel Sinclair has previously won Grammy’s for ‘No Direction Home: Bob Dylan’ and ‘Foo Fighters: Back And Forth’.

“The early days of Formula One racing was a very different time – the risks were high and the characters were more than larger than life,” said Sinclair. “Our film is a big screen experience in which we travel across the world with the glamorous circus surrounding this death defying sport but also experience the tragedy that came with it. It’s emotional, frightening and so very, very exciting, but ultimately about humanity and friendship between the drivers.”

“We set out to truly capture the spirit and soul of Formula One, the smell and the sounds, the charisma of the drivers and the pioneering spirit of a different generation,” added Shevloff. “It was such a distinct period, so raw and real.”

“Millions of people worldwide watch the Formula One races as the circus travels the globe, but there are many who just don’t know the history behind this, at one time, incredibly dangerous sport,” commented Crowder. “Our film conveys the essence of the era while telling this story and giving intimate insight into the life and personality, struggles and triumphs of racing’s pivotal characters.”

‘1’ is going on limited cinema release in various territories, with a DVD release anticipated later in 2014.