Rush (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama / Action · Directed by Ron Howard · Starring Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde
In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Where was Rush filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Various interior scenes and production base for filming. Major UK studio facility used for interior scenes and as the primary production hub for the film
- Berlin, Germany, Berlin – Racing sequences and Formula 1 track scenes. Historic decommissioned airport used to recreate Formula 1 racing circuits and dramatic driving sequences
- Nürburg, Germany, Nürburg – The legendary Nordschleife circuit racing sequences and crash scenes. The actual famous German racing circuit where the climactic Nordschleife crash sequence was filmed
- Monaco – Historic Monaco Grand Prix racing sequences with street circuit and harbor backdrops. The actual Monaco circuit streets and principality harbor were used to film the glamorous and iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix sequences
- Donington Park, United Kingdom, Castle Donington – British Grand Prix and Formula 1 racing sequences. Historic British racing circuit used to film Formula 1 racing scenes and establish the competitive rivalry between Senna and Prost-era drivers
- Estoril, Portugal, Estoril – Portuguese Grand Prix racing sequences. The actual Portuguese racing circuit was used to film Grand Prix racing scenes featuring the competitive dynamics of 1970s Formula 1