On July 19, 1958, thousands of spectators gather at the Silverstone race track to watch the British Grand Prix. This documentary follows the race as the major names of motor racing compete over the 225 mile (360 kilometre) circuit. As the winners of the 1957 British Grand Prix, Mike Hawthorn and Peter Collins, representing Ferrari, are the top contenders. However, the BRM drivers could spring a surprise victory. --- Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figures from that movement were involved, including: Jack Beddington, Edgar Anstey, Arthur Elton, John Grierson, Kay Mander, Stuart Legg and Douglas Gordon. Its films were wide reaching, often screened in cinemas and through the non-theatric film distribution...