Whatever the plot, whether its predominantly machine or man or both... human attributes of scheming, ego, jealousy, treachery, unethical behaviour, cutthroat diplomacy, to go to any extreme for a gain, NO empathy, everything becomes a factor in making a script successful
and then there are the lighter moments of love, care, friendship, passion, love, admiration, adoration, appreciation, commitment, being conscientious
great craft, i am zero with cars and racing but i did enjoy the drama it had so many attributes to hold me to the very end
perfect acting, perfect direction, good value for money and time.
And a subtle message: you didn't ask me to win you asked to drive.. yes many of us get caught in such predicaments... but life goes on