Move overFerrari, there’s a new high-octane movie merging onto the roadway next year and Collider is thrilled to exclusively debut the first trailer forRace for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia. As the title reveals, the film—previously titled2 Win—is based on the well-documented rivalry between Audi and Lancia at 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 Brühlis no stranger to the genre of high-speed sports dramas. In 2013, he starred asNiki LaudainRon Howard’s critically acclaimed biographical dramaRushoppositeChris Hemsworth’sJames Hunt. InRace for Glory,he has taken on the role of another key player in racing history asRoland 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 (VolkerBruch) 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 has moved up its release date, withRace for Glory: Audi Vs. Lancianow arriving in theaters on July 13, 2025.
‘Race for Glory’ and the Need for Speed
Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lanciais the latest in an emerging trend ofadrenaline-fueled films inspired by real-life racing drama, includingRush,Ferrari,Gran Turismo, andFord v Ferrari. Unlike previous foreign-set racing features,Race for Gloryhas an Italian filmmaker at the helm withStefano Mordini. In addition to starring in the film as Fiorio, Scamarcio also penned the script alongside Mordini andFilippo Bologna. Mordini and Scarmarcio are frequent collaborators in Italy, with this becoming their first English-language feature together. Scarmarcio also produces alongsideJeremy Thomasfor Recorded Picture Company, along with Lebowski, HanWay Films, and Metropolitan Films. Lionsgate is distributing the film, which is also being distributed by RAI in Italy. The R-rated film clocks in at a tidy 94-minute runtime.
Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lanciawill race into theaters on January 5th, 2023. Watch the exclusive new trailer in the player above and check out the exclusive poster in the gallery.
Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia
Experience the riveting underdog story of the 1983 Rally World Championships, inspired by true events. This moving sports drama puts you in the driver’s seat for a thrilling ride.
