Grand Prix (1966)

The film’s subplots revolve around the women who try to live with or love the racers with dangerous lifestyles. The married Sarti begins an affair with American magazine writer Louise Frederickson, who initially has little interest in motorsports. Aron has a brief romance with Stoddard’s unhappy wife Pat while Stoddard deals with living in the shadow of his family’s history, being unsure if he can live up to the prestigious racing legacy of his late brother.

The story concludes at the Italian Grand Prix, its winner likely to become world champion. Sarti’s wife Monique shows up just before it begins; she comes face-to-face with Louise and tells Sarti that she’ll never grant him a divorce, even as Sarti wishes to end their unhappy union. Sarti’s car has technical difficulties at the race’s start, with the other drivers facing a close contest for first. Sarti is suddenly killed in a spectacular crash. His Ferrari teammate, Barlini, is flagged off the course by team leader Manetta, resulting in a tight race between Aron and Stoddard to the finish line, Aron getting the checkered flag.