Motorsports
Formula 1 returns to the cinema with Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton
Hollywood is preparing a new Formula 1 movie, on a much bigger budget than Rush, produced by Apple, with Brad Pitt in the lead role – as well as a role for Lewis Hamilton.
The new blockbuster of American cinema takes place in the microcosm of Formula 1 and its plot should be as follows: The protagonist Brad Pitt is a former F1 driver who returns after years to lead a new talent – but at the same time he succumbs to his desire after a final moment of racing fame.
Lewis Hamilton is expected to have a small role in the film, who recently announced that he had the opportunity to star in the new Top Gun: Maverick, which hits theaters in May, as well as for an audition role in Hollywood -Movie. “I don’t know if I’ll ever be good in the film, but I’ll try,” said the Englishman.
Pete, for his part, is a huge motorsport fan. He’s previously invested in a MotoGP team, narrated Mark Neal’s “Hitting The Apex” for the same sport and was involved in the early stages of “Ford v Ferrari” focusing on Lehmann’s 24 Hours – a film with Matt Damon and Christian Bale.
The production of the – currently anonymous – film is said to have a budget of 130-140 million dollars, which will make it significantly more expensive than the film “Rush”, which described the legendary duel between Nicky Launda and James Hunt in 1976.
It is telling that unprecedented competition erupted between the largest studios and streaming services in Hollywood for its production. MGM, Paramount, Sony and Universal were among the first to enter the competition, followed by Apple, Amazon, Disney and Netflix.
Well-informed sources in Hollywood say the competition was won by Apple Original Films – which is already working with Brad Pitt to produce a thriller starring George Clooney.
Directed by Jerry Bruckheimer, who has experience in motorsport films: In 1990 he directed Days of Thunder, which was developed at NASCAR and starred with Tom Cruise.
Source: sport24
Jessica Martinez is an author at Sportish, a publication dedicated to sports news and analysis. She covers various topics related to sports and provides insightful commentary on the latest developments in the world of sports.
Max Verstappen has said he does not pay much attention to rumors that some teams may have possible technical advantages in their new Formula 1 power units.
It has recently been claimed that Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to further increase engine power, while other teams are trying to eliminate this possible advantage. The FIA will meet with power unit manufacturers on January 22 to discuss the issue before the season starts.
Rumor has it that such optimization could produce around 15 hp, which is a significant figure at the beginning of a new era in technical regulations.
When asked whether Red Bull had an advantage in the pre-season, Verstappen replied:
“It’s impossible to know. Everyone is trying to do the best they can and I, especially me, have to focus on driving the car. I’m not here to be an engine engineer and explain all the details. Ultimately, this is a matter between the FIA and the engine manufacturers. I drive the car and I believe we always do everything we can to get the best out of the engine.”
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
Red Bull Formula 1 team president Laurent Mekies believes the Bulls will be behind their rivals at the start of the 2026 season, given the production of their engines and new aerodynamic rules.
“We know it will be difficult for us, especially at the beginning of the season. I think we will fall behind our rivals, but we need to hold on for a few more months.”
“I hope we come back to the top, but it would be naive to think that Red Bull will be ahead right away. We will be behind at the start,” said Mekis.
Bulls will produce its engines in collaboration with Ford from 2026.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
After several significant personnel changes in the team, Max Verstappen has finally learned who he will be working with in the Red Bull pits for the new season.
At the end of last year, it became known that three key members of the four-time world champion’s headquarters had left. According to De Telegraaf, Jeff Ayton replaced Verstappen’s vehicle control engineer Michael Manning, who left the team after the 2025 season. He has previously worked with other Red Bull drivers and worked temporarily with Verstappen in Manning’s absence last year.
Verstappen’s former engine mechanic David Mart has moved to Audi and his replacement at Red Bull has not yet been determined. Performance engineer Tom Hart is also leaving the team; He will join Williams but will continue to work with the Milton Keynes-based team for a while.
Changes also occurred among mechanics. After Matt Culler moved to the position of Audi’s chief mechanic, Verstappen was replaced as his first mechanic by his twin brother John Culler. He is well known to Max, who has previously held a similar position on the other side of the Red Bull pits, working alongside Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.
Despite rumors about the winter break, Gianpiero Lambiase will remain Verstappen’s race engineer for another season.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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