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Rush (2013)

Where Rush says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

The 1976 title fight was filmed in English fields: Brands Hatch played Monza and Snetterton played Fuji

Scenes and places

The Formula 3 collision at Crystal Palace (1970)

Hunt and Lauda meet for the first time in a Formula Three race. Both are fighting for the lead on the last lap, and the cars touch and spin. Hunt wins and Lauda, furious, confronts him in the pits.

Set in Crystal Palace circuit, London — The London motor-racing circuit where Hunt and Lauda first race each other in 1970. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A former motor-racing circuit in a south London park.

Filmed at Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire (Cadwell Park, near Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom) — Racing scenes for the film were shot at this circuit, standing in for the London track. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A circuit in the Lincolnshire Wolds near Louth; open on race and track-day dates, check the calendar first.

Filmed at Crystal Palace Park, London (Crystal Palace Park, London, United Kingdom) — The former circuit is named among the film's filming locations; the exact stretch used is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: The old circuit road runs through Crystal Palace Park in south-east London.

The 1976 British Grand Prix (1976)

The 1976 season is running and Lauda leads while Hunt struggles to catch up. At the home Grand Prix, Hunt gets the better of Lauda and wins in front of the British crowd.

Set in Brands Hatch — The Kent circuit that hosted the 1976 British Grand Prix, where Hunt takes the home win. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A motor-racing circuit in Kent that hosted the 1976 British Grand Prix.

Filmed at Brands Hatch, Kent (Brands Hatch, near Fawkham, Kent, United Kingdom) — Filmed right here. The track played itself for the British Grand Prix. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: In Kent, south-east of London; a working motorsport venue, check event dates and tickets.

The drivers' meeting before the German Grand Prix (1976)

Lauda calls the drivers together and argues that racing the Nordschleife in heavy rain is too dangerous. Hunt answers that Lauda is only protecting his points lead, and the vote goes for racing.

Set in Nürburgring drivers' meeting — The room at the Nürburgring where the drivers vote on whether to race in the rain. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The Nordschleife is the old Nürburgring loop through the Eifel hills, the most dangerous circuit on the season calendar.

Filmed at Brands Hatch hospitality suite, Kent (Brands Hatch, near Fawkham, Kent, United Kingdom) — The meeting room scene was shot in a hospitality area at Brands Hatch, not in Germany. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Inside the Brands Hatch venue; not open to the public as a film set.

The German Grand Prix in the rain (1976)

Hunt and Lauda start from the front row on wet-weather tyres. The track dries within a lap, the pack dives into the pits to change tyres, and Hunt ends up ahead of Lauda.

Set in Nürburgring Nordschleife — The 1976 German Grand Prix, run on the wet Nordschleife loop. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The old Nürburgring loop that Jackie Stewart nicknamed the Green Hell.

Filmed at Nürburgring, Germany (Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany) — The film shot at the real Nürburgring; other scenes used UK circuits as stand-ins. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: In the Eifel region of Germany; the Nordschleife is open to the public on tourist-drive days.

Lauda's return at Monza (1976)

Lauda returns to racing against doctors' orders, still in pain from his burns. He finishes fourth, while Hunt's car stops by the side of the road.

Set in Monza — The Italian Grand Prix circuit near Milan, where Lauda returns weeks after his accident. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The circuit near Milan that hosts the Italian Grand Prix.

Filmed at Brands Hatch, Kent (as Monza) (Brands Hatch, near Fawkham, Kent, United Kingdom) — Brands Hatch doubled as Monza for this race. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: In Kent, south-east of London; check event dates before visiting.

The Japanese Grand Prix in the rain (1976)

Hunt trails Lauda by three points in a downpour, and the race goes ahead because the television rights are sold. Lauda pulls into the pits after two laps and retires, while Hunt fights on.

Set in Fuji Speedway — The last race of the season, in the rain below Mount Fuji. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The circuit below Mount Fuji where the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix was run.

Filmed at Snetterton, Norfolk (as Fuji) (Snetterton, Norfolk, United Kingdom) — Snetterton doubled as Fuji for the rain-soaked finale. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: In Norfolk, East Anglia; a working circuit, check event dates before visiting.

The airfield at Bologna (1976)

Hunt is celebrating his title while Lauda has taken up flying. Lauda tells him to focus on the next season, but Hunt says enjoying his victory has been the highlight of being world champion.

Set in Bologna airfield — Where Lauda and Hunt meet after the season. Google Maps · Apple Maps

An airfield at Bologna in northern Italy.

Filmed at Blackbushe Airport, Hampshire (Blackbushe, Hampshire, United Kingdom) — Not stated Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• James Hunt — A charismatic British driver who races as if each day is his last.
• Niki Lauda — A meticulous Austrian driver who calculates every risk and takes out a loan to buy his way into Formula 1.

Questions answered on the map

• Where was the rain-soaked Japanese Grand Prix in Rush really filmed?
• Which English circuit played Monza in Rush?
• Which circuits did the 1976 season in Rush really use?