- “Faster Than Fear: Wickens Into the Green Hell” debuts on Hyundai’s YouTube Channel
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Faster Than Fear: Wickens Into the Green Hell, a new short‑form documentary chronicling racing driver Robert Wickens’ return to elite endurance competition, debuts today on the HyundaiUSA YouTube channel. The film follows Wickens as he takes on one of motorsport’s most demanding challenges, the ADAC RAVENOL 24 Hours of the Nürburgring, marking a significant milestone in his professional racing career.
Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GclKfFsdPLc
The documentary centers on Wickens’ comeback following a career‑threatening 2018 crash that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Through a mix of archival footage, on‑track action and personal reflection, the film traces his recovery, championship‑winning return to touring cars, and the physical and technical demands of endurance racing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely known as “The Green Hell.”
Narrated by British automotive journalist, professional racing driver and television host Chris Harris, the film places Wickens’ Nürburgring effort within Hyundai’s endurance racing and vehicle development program. It highlights the collaboration between Wickens, Bryan Herta Autosport and technical partners to adapt advanced hand‑control technology for multi‑driver endurance racing.
Designed for digital viewing, Faster Than Fear: Wickens Into the Green Hell features footage from the Nürburgring Nordschleife, behind‑the‑scenes moments with the team and insights into the technology that enables Wickens to compete in the same touring car classes as able‑bodied drivers.
Film details
- Title: Faster Than Fear: Wickens Into the Green Hell
- Subject: Robert Wickens’ return to professional endurance racing
- Narrator: Chris Harris
- Production: TangentVector automotive film studio
- Featured event: ADAC RAVENOL 24 Hours of the Nürburgring
- Car: Hyundai Elantra N TCR with hand‑control system
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