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Synopsis

The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.

First Air Date: 2022-12-27

Last Air Date: 2022-12-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Manish Pandey

Networks: discovery+

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Top Cast

Bernie Ecclestone as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Forged in War (2022-12-27)

Bernie ascends from working class boy, to successful car dealer, to driver manager of Jochen Rindt, a contender for the Formula One World Championship.
Ep. 2: The Constructors (2022-12-27)

The most glamourous era of Formula 1, with jet-set drivers and iconic teams, and the start of Bernie's internal battle to control the growing sport.
Ep. 3: The Talented Mr Ferrari (2022-12-27)

As the audience grows and money starts to pour in, Bernie Ecclestone fights against the odds to control Formula 1, with a little help from Mr Ferrari.
Ep. 4: Enemy. Friend. Comrade. (2022-12-27)

As the teams battle for dominance and the cars go even faster, Bernie quietly increases his influence and power on the growing Formula 1 juggernaut.
Ep. 5: The Show (2022-12-27)

Formula 1 goes global as drivers Prost and Lauda, and newcomers Senna and Mansell, enthral the growing TV audience worldwide in superfast cars.
Ep. 6: Four Kings (2022-12-27)

Bernie creates a perfect storm as cutthroat drivers in fast cars result in excitement and tragedy for Formula 1, jeopardising the future of the sport.
Ep. 7: Ringmaster (2022-12-27)

As Formula 1 grows in popularity and value, more people want a slice, but Bernie won't give anything up without a fight - including his own health.
Ep. 8: And Then I Was Gone (2022-12-27)

From a gentleman's pastime to a global super brand with an audience of millions, Formula 1's maestro Bernie Ecclestone finally bows out with style.