Overview
- Freddie Flintoff recalls vivid memories of his near-fatal 2022 crash while filming Top Gear in a Disney+ documentary trailer released today.
- The crash, which occurred at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome, left Flintoff with severe facial injuries and broken ribs, prompting the BBC to suspend Top Gear indefinitely and settle with him for £9 million.
- Previously unseen footage of the crash and its aftermath is featured in the documentary, alongside interviews with Flintoff’s wife and close friends, including Michael Vaughan and James Corden.
- Flintoff describes the psychological toll of the accident, including anxiety, nightmares, and a sense of personal reset as he navigates his recovery.
- The documentary, directed by John Dower, will premiere on April 25, marking Flintoff’s most detailed public account of the incident and its impact.