# The best racing movies of all time

From Grand Prix to Ford v Ferrari: the motor racing films critics and fans rank highest (Red Bull, Racingblog, Ajouré).

- 33 votes · 11 items
- Sep 16, 2025 · Philipp Hahn
- https://even.best/en/l/2000/the-best-racing-movies-of-all-time

## Top 11

1. **Days of Thunder (1990)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Tom Cruise in NASCAR.
2. **Ferrari (2023)** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Michael Mann on Enzo Ferrari and the 1957 Mille Miglia.
3. **Ford v Ferrari (2019)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Ford against Ferrari; two Oscars for editing and sound.
4. **Rush (2013)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Hunt versus Lauda, shot with original cars.
5. **Le Mans (1971)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Steve McQueen: a box-office flop, a cult classic among fans.
6. **Speed Racer (2008)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The Wachowskis' colourful racing fantasy.
7. **Senna (2010)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — The documentary about Ayrton Senna's career and tragedy.
8. **Grand Prix (1966)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — One of the first and best racing films, with spectacular race scenes.
9. **F1 (2025)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Brad Pitt as a veteran in a Formula 1 team.
10. **Gran Turismo (2023)** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — From console gamer to real racing driver.
11. **Cars (2006)** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Lightning McQueen ends up in Radiator Springs.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.