Racing fans are gripped by the current F1 season ahead of its sixth raceThe film chronicles one of the sport’s biggest rivalries(Image: StudioCanal)

A film that Formula 1 fans will love is airing on TV tonight (Sunday, March 3) across the UK for free.

It’s a busy day for motorsport fanatics, with the eagerly anticipated Miami Grand Prix getting underway at 9pm.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri is the current leader after the first five races, standing on 106 points after the Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.

Hot on the tail of the 24-year-old driver is Bristol native Lando Norris, who is leading the Miami race and just nine points behind him in second place.

If there’s one thing sports fans love it’s movies about their passion, with one of the genre’s best diving deep into the world of Formula 1.

Released in 2013, Rush follows the rivalry between Formula one drivers James Hunt and Nick Lauda during the 1976 season.

Based on a true story, the film stars Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl as Hunt and Lauda, two of the sport’s best ever competitors.

Chris Hemsworth in Rush(Image: StudioCanal)

The intense rivalry is just as thrilling off the track than on it, with the characters’ rivalry getting beyond personal at every moment.

It’s refreshing to see Hemsworth do more dramatic work, with his work as Thor in the MCU restricting him to focus on his comedic chops when he’s a tremendous dramatic actor.

Helping bring the film to life is director Ron Howard, known for gracing the screen with Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man. However, Rush might be his best work.

Boasting a Hans Zimmer score, Rush grossed $98.2 million at the box office against an estimated budget of $38 million.

Critics were in favour of the film, giving it an approval rating of 88% based on 238 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Its critical consensus reads: “A sleek, slick, well-oiled machine, Rush is a finely crafted sports drama with exhilarating race sequences and strong performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl.”

If you’re waiting for the Miami Grand Prix’s highlights to arrive, you can’t go wrong with one of the best films of the 2010s.

Rush airs at 10pm on Sunday, May 4, on BBC Two and the BBC iPlayer