Crash and Burn

Crash and Burn by Seán Ó Cualáin

8.20

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.

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Cast

Tommy Byrne

Tommy Byrne as Self

Eddie Jordan

Eddie Jordan as Self

Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle as Self

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes as Self

Calvin Fish

Calvin Fish as Self

David Kennedy

David Kennedy as Self

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson as Self

John Watson

John Watson as Self

Mike Hull

Mike Hull as Self

Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna as Self (archive footage)

Ralph Firman

Ralph Firman as Self (archive footage)

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