The Racer 2020

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Gino Borgesa’s (race-car driver) life takes an unexpected turn when his path collides with that of Nicole Laurent, a captivating ballerina whose pet poodle inadvertently triggers a high-speed collision at the track. As they form a romantic connection, Nicole convinces her former lover to provide Gino with the financial support he needs to replace his damaged vehicle, cautioning him however that his racing career must always take precedence.

Following a triumphant victory in a grueling 1,000-mile race, Gino is recruited by a prominent racing team managed by the astute Maglio, who initially harbors reservations about Gino’s unorthodox driving techniques. However, Maglio ultimately decides to give Gino a chance after being persuaded by the seasoned driver Carlos Chavez.

Nicole is deeply troubled by Gino’s apparent indifference towards the tragic loss of life at the track and his subsequent recklessness on the circuit. A devastating crash in Brussels leaves Gino severely injured, but Nicole’s intervention saves him from having to undergo an amputation.

As Gino recovers from his ordeal, he becomes increasingly dependent on painkillers and takes unnecessary risks behind the wheel. His behavior spirals out of control, leading to a public confrontation with the young French driver Michel Caron, who admires Gino but is now offended by his arrogance. This betrayal ultimately drives Nicole away, and the final straw comes when Gino wins Carlos’s last race without hesitation, despite Maglio’s explicit instructions to let him have one final victory.

In time, Gino’s stature in the racing world begins to erode, leaving him isolated and alone. He pleads with Nicole to rekindle their romance, but she has already moved on, entwined with Michel. In a moment of contrition, Gino returns to the track, where he deliberately yields to Michel, allowing him to speed past him in a symbolic act of redemption.