Idris Elba: King of Speed

Idris Elba’s journey into the world of speed and fast cars continues, as he investigates how our motor sports are not just about speed but also about precision driving. This episode sees Idris meet the owner of one of the world’s fastest production cars, he also uncovers how the underground driving craze of drifting began in Japan has become the fastest growing motorsport in Europe. He then goes on to explore the history of the Cannonball Run and also of the rallying Mini, and gets to grips with the technology and skills needed to drive at a professional level.