Freddie Flintoff's remarkable journey of recovery from a horror car crash will be shown as part of a new Disney+ documentary later this year, it has been confirmed. It has been a tumultuous few years for the former England cricket star, who was seriously injured in an accident while filming for Top Gear at the end of 2022. The incident left him physically and mentally scarred as he admitted he was unsure if he would ever feel better again, with the accident changing him forever. It also hit his finances initially, with newly published accounts showing the business he and his wife run to manage his post-cricket business activities - Freddie Flintoff Enterprises - made losses of nearly £650,000 in the aftermath of the accident. But, with the support of his wife and children, Flintoff has battled back to make a very successful return to TV and earn a top cricket job. To cap it off, his documentary series Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams also won a prestigious award earlier this week as it was named the Best Formatted Popular Factual Programme at the 2025 Royal Television Awards. From mental struggles and recent financial losses to top new roles, here's what you need to know about Flintoff's accident and recovery. Devastating crash injuries Flintoff was seriously injured when he was involved in a life-changing accident while filming for Top Gear in December 2022. The presenter had been driving an open-topped three wheel car around the show's test track at around 130mph when it later flipped over in icy conditions, with his face being dragged along the tarmac. The crash left him with horrific facial scars and several broken ribs and he was rushed to hospital where he reportedly underwent four hours of surgery to fix his injuries. His wife Rachael, who rushed from their home in Atrincham to the hospital in Surrey, was even told to "expect the worst" by a surgeon, while his son Corey later admitted he was "lucky to be alive" following the terrifying ordeal. While Flintoff survived, he was left with large scars and has suffered with his mental health since the accident, struggling with anxiety, flashbacks and nightmares. In the days following his accident, Flintoff admitted he was "struggling already" as he faced a lengthy recovery period. "Week and a half after my accident," he said in footage shot in hospital. "Genuinely should not be here after what happened. This is going to be a long road back and I have only just started and I am struggling already." "I need help. I really am not the best at asking for it. I need to stop crying every two minutes. I am looking forward to seeing the lads and being around them, I really am. This India trip is going to be for me as much as them now. I really want to go." Months later, he admitted recovery had been "a lot harder" than he thought it would be, explaining: "I thought I could just shake it off, I want to shake it off and say 'here I am, I am alright' but it has not been the case, it has been a lot harder than I thought. "I am struggling with my anxiety, I have nightmares, I have flashbacks, it has been so hard to cope with," he added, before being asked if he was feeling "100%" by the documentary crew. "Not really," he replied. "I don't know if I ever will again, to be honest. "I don't know what completely better is. I am what I am now, I am different to what I was. That is something I will probably have to deal with for the rest of my life. Better? No. Different." After his hospital stay, Flintoff quit his presenting role on Top Gear and it was later confirmed that he had reached a huge compensation settlement, believed to be in the region of £9 million, with the BBC. Following the accident, filming was halted with the programme now shelved "for the foreseeable future", with the corporation later issuing an apology to the former cricketer. "We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery," they said in a statement. "We understand [halting the show] will be disappointing for fans, but it is the right thing to do, and we'll make a judgement about how best to continue later this year." Ex-model wife, net worth and huge losses Flintoff has been married to his wife Rachael for 20 years, with the pair tying the knot in Knightsbridge, London, back in March 2005. A former model, Rachael now runs a successful events company called Strawberry Promotions, and met the cricketer while promoting her business at an event at Edgbaston cricket ground in 2002. Reflecting on their first meeting, she said: “He really wasn't my type physically, because I generally prefer dark men. "But I thought he was the funniest guy I had ever met. He obtained my phone number and texted me a couple of times, and we went up for a drink, and I was really blown away by his charm.” Together, the couple have four children - Holly, 17, Corey, 16, Rocky, 13 and Preston, two - and live together in a £2.5m house in Altrincham in Greater Manchester. Flintoff's sporting and TV career has also seen him earn a pretty penny, with the former cricketer reported to have a net worth of around £16m. However, the company that he runs with Rachael to manage his post-cricket business activities - Freddie Flintoff Enterprises - recently reported heavy losses. Having posted a profit of £256,278 in the previous year, according to accounts filed with Companies House, the company reported a loss of £646,823 for the year ending 30 June 2024. The company's net assets also fell from £6.9m to £6.3m during this period, but, despite the loss, dividends of £325,222 were paid out to the couple. Remarkable comeback Following his accident, Flintoff made a remarkable recovery and has since returned to his cricket roots, being appointed head coach of the England Lions in September last year. The role sees him play a pivotal role in shaping the future stars of English cricket and follows coaching stints with England's limited-overs squads and the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. He also made his TV presenting comeback in December, having been named as the host of the Bullseye Christmas special. The reboot of the iconic darts show proved a big hit with viewers, who hailed Flintoff as a perfect fit for the programme, leading to it being commissioned for a full series. “I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid," said the former cricket star as the news was confirmed last month. "I was really pleased people seemed to like the Christmas special and so now I’m thrilled I get to host the series. You can't beat a bit of Bully!” His documentary series Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams also won a prestigious award earlier this week as it was named the Best Formatted Popular Factual Programme at the 2025 Royal Television Awards. The second series of the show, which aired last year, saw him take the team of Preston youngsters he assembled and taught to play cricket on a dream tour of India.