Fastest (film)


Fastest is a documentary film about the Grand Prix motorcycle racing, MotoGP. Filmed between 2010 and 2011 by director Mark Neale, it is narrated by Ewan McGregor and produced by Neale and Paul Taublieb. Fastest was preceded by The Doctor, The Tornado and The Kentucky Kid and will be succeeded by Charge, currently awaiting release.

Overview

Fastest is a documentary of the 2010 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.

Notable appearances

The film includes appearances by the aforementioned 9-times World champion, Valentino Rossi, two-time champion, Casey Stoner, 2010 Champion Jorge Lorenzo, American former World Superbike Champions, Ben Spies, and double-winner Colin Edwards. The film also features Marco Simoncelli, 2008 250cc GP World Champion,, during what was his rookie season in the MotoGP category.

Release

The film premiered at Leicester Square on 20 September 2011 and was attended by British riders Cal Crutchlow, Bradley Smith, Scott Redding, Danny Kent, Eugene Laverty. The event was hosted by Eurosport commentator Toby Moody, with a late appearance by fellow commentator Julian Ryder, and the BBC's Matt Roberts. The film was introduced with a short clip especially for the London Premier by Valentino Rossi.
The film is available on DVD in the US, UK and Canada.