Grand Prix of Europe

Grand Prix of Europe

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 30 m

Director: Waldemar Fast

AnimationComedyFamilySport

Edda, a young mouse with dreams of racing glory, sees her world upended and assumes the identity of her idol, the legendary driver Ed, to claim a once‑in‑a‑lifetime spot in the Grand Prix. What begins as a bold stunt turns into the race of her life as she competes in Ed’s place, with the prize money promising to transform her future.

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1

Park in peril as loans loom

The family amusement park near Paris is struggling after the mother's death. Edda dreams of racing in the Grand Prix of Europe and hopes to save the park. Her father has taken loans from shady lenders who will seize the park if they aren't repaid within a week. The looming deadline sets the stakes for every decision to come.

Before the Grand Prix season Outskirts of Paris
2

Edda sneaks into Paris to promote the park; discovers Ed's car

Edda travels to Paris to hand out flyers for the family park, hoping to draw crowds and donations. Backstage she stumbles upon Ed's race car and can't resist taking a spin. Ed catches her in the act and, after she crashes the car, injuring his shoulder, agrees to a plan: she will take his place for half the winnings so the park can be saved.

Before the Paris Grand Prix (Race 1) Paris, backstage and city streets
3

Edda becomes Ed's substitute in the Grand Prix

Ed disguises Edda as a superfan who won a contest to accompany him to the Grand Prix. Edda drives using a two-way earpiece while Ed guides her from the pits. The arrangement lets her race at the highest level, but she must conceal the truth from everyone else.

Paris Grand Prix lead-up / Race 1 Paris Grand Prix track
4

Sabotage hits Paris Race 1

During the initial Paris race, an unknown opponent coats Edda's wheels in grease, causing a spin. She manages to recover and finish 30th, narrowly avoiding elimination. Ed refuses to believe sabotage, attributing the setback to Edda's inexperience and skill gaps.

Race 1 Paris race track
5

Alps Race 2 — obstacles and 10th place

In the Alpine leg, snowball obstacles start pursuing the racers, and Edda again avoids derailment to finish 10th. She becomes convinced Nachtkraab, the intimidating crow racer, is behind the sabotage. Ed remains skeptical and dismisses her claims.

Race 2 Alps race circuit
6

Third race in Italy — winds disrupt the field

In Italy, Edda is contending with Nachtkraab and Magnus when a gust of wind knocks her off the course, ruining her chance at victory. After the race she tries to investigate Nachtkraab's car but is caught tampering and penalized one minute for the final race. Ed fires Edda due to the earlier reckless attempt.

Race 3 Italy track
7

Magnus' drones and the sabotage plot revealed

While recovering from the punishment, Edda learns that Magnus — not Nachtkraab — is responsible for covert sabotages and has created magnetic drones to disrupt the final race in London. She teams with Böckli to uncover the broader conspiracy and to warn Ed about the threats. The revelation reframes the rivalries around the Grand Prix.

Between Races 3 and Finals London prep / secret locations
8

Böckli shares his past and lessons about trust

Böckli, a veteran racer who knew Ed when he was an orphan, explains that Ed learned to survive on his own and that trust needs to be earned. Edda absorbs the idea that she must rely on others as well as her own skills. This conversation reshapes her approach to the final challenges.

Between Races 3 and Finals Racer garage / meeting room
9

Pre-finals warning and Ed's stance

Edda tries to warn Ed about the sabotage ring, but Ed remains focused on the race and dismisses her warnings. She resolves to keep fighting and to demonstrate the truth through action. The tension between them heightens as the finals approach.

Before Finals Finals prep area, London
10

Finale in London — drones rise from the sewers

In the London Grand Prix final, Magnus' drones drift through the sewers to interfere with the racers, triggering chaos on the track. Edda seizes an opportunity to pursue the drones with her father's vehicle and begins coordinating with Ed to counter the threat. The stakes escalate as the crowd awaits the finish.

Final race London Grand Prix track and sewers
11

Ed risks all to save Edda

As Ed nears the finish line, he sees Edda being pursued by drones and makes a fateful choice to turn his car around and chase to help her. He launches the car onto a moving train to shield her passengers from a collision and to stop the threat at the last moment. This act redefines their bond and the outcome of the race.

Finale moment London track
12

Disqualification and trophy switch

Magnus is disqualified for his sabotage and Nachtkraab is declared second. He then passes the trophy to Edda, recognizing her skill and the substitute role she played. The true stakes of the Grand Prix become clear: merit over manipulation.

After Finals London Grand Prix track
13

Family park saved; a new racing partnership forms

With the park saved by the winnings, Edda's father pays off his loans. Edda teams up with Ed and Böckli to form a racing partnership, combining their talents for future races. The trio's alliance signals a new era for their family and friends.

After Grand Prix Family amusement park vicinity

Last Updated: December 06, 2025 at 16:32

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