Tuesday, December 05, 2023

New movie about the primo rally racing years, and Audi vs Lancia! "Race For Glory: Audi vs Lancia" with Daniel Brohl as Audi racing director Roland Gumpert, in the 1983 Rally World Championship



The rivalry is often likened to that of a David vs. Goliath tale, as Italy's team manager, Cesare Fiorio (Riccardo Scamarcio) was up against certain defeat at the 1983 Rally World Championships, where they faced off against the formidable team Audi and defied the odds.

Daniel Brühl has taken on the role of another key player in racing history as Roland Gumpert—the founder of Apollo Automobil and, more importantly, the Audi racing director who led the manufacturer to 25 rally championships and 4 Rally World Championship titles under his leadership beginning in 1981.

The trailer expertly lays out the stakes of not only race car driving but also the personal stakes that Fiorio found himself up against in 1983 as he sways German driver Walter Röhrl (Volker Bruch) to drive for Lancia against Germany's reigning champion. It showcases the glitz and glamour that goes along with the heart-pumping world of racing, but also teases the tension-filled rivalry between Fiorio and Gumpert. The trailer also reveals that the film's release date is in theaters on January 5, 2023.

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