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The Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Motor racing-Drivers hail Pitt's F1 movie as a hit after Monaco screening
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2024 Actor Brad Pitt waves at fans during filming for an F1-inspired movie REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo MONACO (Reuters) - Formula One drivers declared Brad Pitt's new F1 movie a winner that would bring fresh fans to the sport after being given an exclusive pre-release screening at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Apple Original film, with action scenes filmed at race weekends with the sport's cooperation, is due in cinemas internationally on June 25 and in North America on June 27. Formula One is hoping it will be an even bigger hit than the Netflix "Drive to Survive" docu-series that has helped raise the sport's appeal globally and take it to a new and younger demographic. "Honestly, I enjoyed the whole thing," Williams driver Carlos Sainz, sworn to secrecy on the plot like all those present, told reporters on Thursday. "There were things that really surprised me. "Not talking about the story, but the quality of footage they got. It's insane. Honestly insane. That's for me the best part of all of it. "The team have done an outstanding job in putting together a very good Hollywood movie." Haas rookie driver Oliver Bearman, 20, agreed. "I think it really depicts in a great way what we go through, in a bit of a Hollywood way as you would expect, but that makes it really interesting," said the Briton. "I think the goal of the movie is going to be achieved. I think it's going to be a huge hit and it's going to make people want to watch F1, which is really the goal of it." Directed by Joseph Kosinski of "Top Gun: Maverick" fame, the movie also stars Javier Bardem as owner of a team on the verge of failure. British actor Damson Idris is hotshot Joshua Pearce alongside ageing redemption-seeking racer Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt who is 61 in real life. Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, a co-producer, has said the movie will deliver an authentic feel. "The storytelling is really cool and the images are just incredible," said Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who won his home Monaco race last year. Red Bull boss Christian Horner also gave a glowing verdict. "We are probably the worst possible audience to watch that movie because you're going to look and scrutinise every detail, every gear change, every pit stop, and it was very authentic," said the Briton. Red Bull's reigning four-times world champion Max Verstappen, new father of a baby daughter, was a prominent absentee. "I wanted to spend more private time," he said. "There was the opportunity to watch it but if we watch it now or in three or four weeks its fine as well." (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ed Osmond)
Reuters
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
FIA reduces penalty for swearing after driver backlash
May 14 (Reuters) - The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties, the governing FIA said on Wednesday. Competitors in Formula One and rallying have been at loggerheads with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during events. Ben Sulayem said last month that he was considering "improvements" to rules. World championship rally drivers had made a breakthrough in April when they reached a compromise to divide events into a controlled zone and an uncontrolled one, with the change now being implemented across all events sanctioned by the FIA. The FIA said the base maximum penalty has been reduced from 10,000 euros ($11,214) to 5,000 euros while stewards will have the option to fully suspend a penalty if it is the first offence by a driver or a team. Moreover, stewards will be able to differentiate between "controlled and non-controlled environments". Controlled environments include press conferences while tracks or rally stages are uncontrolled environments. "As a former rally driver, I know firsthand the range of emotions that are faced during competition," said Ben Sulayem, who is up for re-election at the end of the year. "I have led an extensive and collaborative review with contributions from across the seven FIA World Championships, FIA Member Clubs and other motor sports organisations. "The improvements the FIA has announced today to Appendix B will ensure we continue to promote the best of sportsmanship in motor sport, while also giving stewards effective guidelines to act against individuals who may bring the sport into disrepute." Appendix B covers stewards' penalty guidelines, setting out punishments for misconduct including words, deeds or writings that might have caused moral injury to the FIA or motorsport in general. Mitigating circumstances will also be considered while the abuse of officials will now result in sporting penalties instead of fines. Formula One Stewards Chair Garry Connelly said the new changes would give stewards guidance to "differentiate between on- and off-track issues". "Drivers are looked up to as role models by young fans and are rightly seen as ambassadors for the wider world of motor sport," said Ronan Morgan, president of the Drivers' Committee. "How they act really does matter but it is important to recognise that there is a difference between what is said during a race and in a press conference." Last season, Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Meanwhile, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fined 10,000 euros for swearing at the Mexico City Grand Prix. ($1 = 0.8917 euros)
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pato O'Ward: 'Excited to jump back in car': Pato O'Ward lined up for home FP1 race with McLaren at 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix
Mexican racing driver Pato O'Ward will return to the Formula 1 grid at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix , driving the McLaren MCL39 in Free Practice 1 . The 26-year-old full-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES competitor will take his latest stint in the F1 paddock as a part of his continued function as McLaren's reserve driver. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is O'Ward's second straight FP1 session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez , providing home fans with a homegrown hero to support again. Pato O'Ward continues McLaren F1 integration with FP1 run at Mexico City Grand Prix Pato O'Ward's next appearance at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix will not only put him behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for longer but also solidify his role in McLaren's development plans. The team confirmed O'Ward will be taking the seat during Friday Free Practice 1 on October 24. 'I'm excited to be jumping back in the car for FP1 at my home race in Mexico this year,' he shared with 'The Mexico City fans were unbelievable last time out, and it was a great feeling being able to extract everything from the programme that the team had planned. I'm looking forward to going again this year, working with Zak [Brown, McLaren CEO], Andrea [Stella, McLaren Team Principal] and the whole team.' F1's rookie rule and McLaren's 2025 driver strategy Under existing Formula 1 rules, each team must give two Free Practice 1 sessions per year to novice drivers—drivers who have started no more than two Grands Prix. McLaren has already announced that more will be said about the remaining three FP1 sessions allocated to young drivers in 2025. O'Ward's regular attendance in these sessions makes him a good choice in case of a substitute need, and his consistent performance in the INDYCAR circuit further adds to his credentials. Also read: As Mexico City gets set to host its motorsport hero for the second time, the spotlight will be on O'Ward to produce both speed and heart for an electric home support crowd.
Fox Sports
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
O'Ward To Drive for McLaren F1 Team in Practice at Mexican Grand Prix
INDYCAR The McLaren Formula 1 Team announced May 8 that Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward will participate in Free Practice 1 at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix for the second consecutive year. O'Ward, from Monterrey, Mexico, will take the control of the MCL39 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for his home race Oct. 24. 'I'm excited to be jumping back in the car for FP1 at my home race in Mexico this year,' O'Ward said. 'The Mexico City fans were unbelievable last time out, and it was a great feeling being able to extract everything from the program that the team had planned. I'm looking forward to going again this year, working with Zak (Brown), Andrea (Stella) and the whole team.' The Free Practice 1 outing is part of O'Ward's continued role as a McLaren reserve driver in the team's F1 reserve driver pool. Following the conclusion of his Arrow McLaren driving duties in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, O'Ward will be available to the team in the same role he held throughout McLaren's Formula 1 Constructors' Championship-winning season in 2024. 'We are pleased to confirm that Pato O'Ward will participate in Free Practice 1 at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix as he gains valuable time behind the wheel of the MCL39,' McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella said. 'Pato provided an appreciated contribution last season and continues to impress in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, making him a suitable driver for the Free Practice 1 session. 'This will provide further knowledge for Pato as he continues to be available as part of our reserve driver pool for the second year, ensuring we have a wide pool of drivers available to be called upon if required.' recommended in this topic
Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Mexico City GP set for F1 renewal through 2028
The Mexico City Grand Prix is set to renew its Formula One contract through 2028. Mexico City head of government Clara Brugada announced the pending three-year extension on Thursday. "Next week, we will be signing the agreement with F1," she said when asked about the future of the race. The Mexico City GP returned to the F1 calendar after a two-decade absence in 2015. It has been privately funded since losing government support in 2018. The 2025 race is scheduled for Oct. 26 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Spain's Carlos Sainz is the defending champion. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
