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Freddie Flintoff Reflects on Top Gear Crash in New Disney+ Documentary
Former cricketer and TV personality Freddie Flintoff is stepping back into the spotlight with a deeply personal documentary, airing on April 25 on Disney+. The 90-minute film titled Flintoff reveals intimate details about the life-altering crash he suffered in 2022 while filming for BBC’s Top Gear and explores his path to recovery, his career, and his mental health journey.
In the trailer, Flintoff describes the horrifying moment when the Morgan Super 3 car he was driving flipped during a high-speed test. “I remember everything about it. It’s so vivid,” he says, recalling the crash that left him with serious facial and rib injuries. He adds, “This is what I’m left with… I wouldn’t say I’m embracing them, but I’m not hiding my scars either.”
Life After the Crash
Flintoff largely stayed out of the public eye for seven months following the accident, which occurred at the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey. During this time, rumors and speculation about his condition made headlines. “One of the real frustrations was the speculation,” he explains. “That’s why I’m doing this now — to show what really happened.”
Despite being physically scarred and emotionally shaken, Flintoff says the experience felt like a "reset" in his life. “I’m trying to find out what I am now,” he shares, describing how the crash forced him to look inward and evaluate his identity beyond cricket or television.
A Return to the Field
The documentary also revisits Flintoff’s glory days in cricket, including his two Ashes series wins, and highlights his return to the sport post-accident. In September 2024, he was appointed England Lions head coach, marking his slow and steady comeback.
Flintoff also appears in other recent projects, including the ITV Christmas quiz show Bullseye and Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams: On Tour, where he mentors young cricketers from his hometown of Preston on a journey through India.
The Mental Health Battle
In one emotional moment from the documentary, Flintoff reveals the mental toll the crash had on him. “I cry every two minutes,” he admits. “I have nightmares, I have flashbacks. It’s been so hard to cope.”
Despite these struggles, Flintoff says he’s determined to move forward. “If I don’t do something, I’ll never go. I’ve got to get on with it.”
His openness about mental health, anxiety, and the scars that don’t heal easily is a central part of the film’s message — one of resilience and self-discovery.
Backed by Friends and Family
The film includes appearances from Flintoff’s family, James Corden, and Jack Whitehall, offering both support and perspective on his journey. Directed by John Dower, Flintoff promises to be an honest look at the man behind the fame and the pain.
While the BBC has paused production on Top Gear, following a financial settlement reportedly worth £9 million, Freddie Flintoff is charting a new course — not as a presenter or a sports star, but as someone learning to heal.
