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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Watched and loved Brad Pitt's 'F1'? Then these thrilling movies and OTT shows will keep you in racing mode
For racing fans, Brad Pitt fans and those in between, the drama "F1" has made its way to theaters. Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, an aging driver enlisted to save a failing team fronted by a young hot shot (Damson Idris). The fast-paced movie aims for authenticity with help from a notable pro: Lewis Hamilton -- the face of Formula One and a seven-time world champion -- advised on technical details and has a producer credit. For those who have seen "F1," and are looking to get their next full-throttle fix, these movies and shows, all available to stream, are worth a spin. 'Grand Prix' (1966) Heralded as the lead car to which all racing films follow, John Frankenheimer's movie broke ground with its innovative use of vehicle-mounted cameras, jarring real-life footage and quick-jump editing (now a staple in the genre). "Grand Prix" throws viewers into the action with first-person driver perspective; the camera cars reached nearly 200 mph during shoots. The film's star, James Garner, drove in every race and even caught fire during a filmed crash. Viewers would be forgiven for fast-forwarding through the sleepy love stories to skip right to the action, which earned "Grand Prix" three Oscars in technical categories. This racing-movie primer checks many boxes: speed, glamour, drama and a slick opening sequence in Monaco, F1's undisputed Valhalla. ( Stream it on Watch TCM. Rent or buy it on major platforms.) Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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(2011) No documentary captures the heart of Formula One better than "Senna," which won two BAFTAs and masterfully weaves the story of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racer who figures prominently on F1's Mount Rushmore. Including never-before-seen footage from the F1 archive, along with personal footage, the doc follows young Ayrton, seemingly born to race, as he relocates to Europe, battles discrimination and later, battles Formula One itself for driver safety. The model-handsome Senna typified the daring nature of F1 as he quickly became unstoppable in the rain, which can debilitate drivers. His three world championship wins made him a one-word brand and put Brazil on the racing map. Sadly, Senna's determination to keep drivers safe was marked by his own tragic death in a 1994 crash. Poignant and powerful, "Senna" transcends racing as it documents a worldwide icon gone too soon. ( Stream it on Netflix.) 'Rush' (2013) Directed by Ron Howard and written by Peter Morgan ("The Crown"), this big-budget biopic pits the bad-boy British racer James Hunt against the methodical Austrian driver Niki Lauda as they battle during the 1976 F1 season. Chiseled and dripping with '70s-era swag, Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) is a talented scoundrel who clocks racy hookups with nurses, flight attendants and fans as fast as he takes 100-mph curves. Lauda (Daniel Brühl) is Hunt's perfect foil, methodical and almost nerdy. The feisty feud is spirited and at times petty -- until the catastrophic crash that left Lauda badly burned and facially disfigured. Hemsworth and Brühl perfectly portray two impulsive pros who lose it all, but find purpose, mutual respect and their own version of success. ( Rent or buy it on major platforms.) 'Ford v Ferrari' (2019) Another tale of two huge and wildly different real-life personas marks a pivotal partnership in 1960s-era racing. Matt Damon stars as Carroll Shelby (a familiar name to racing fans), a LeMans champion tasked by Ford Motor Co. with beating the juggernaut Ferrari on the international stage. Christian Bale craftily channels Ken Miles, a maniacal British driver who is cast off by the racing companies he infuriates. The strategic Shelby convinces Miles to develop a car for Ford to win the 1966 LeMans race, which will determine the future of Ford Racing and, in many ways, America's standing. Coolheaded Shelby and fiery Miles make for a dynamic duo in this keen depiction of racing's redemption and its costs. Notably, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt were once tapped to lead. ( Stream it on Hulu.) 'F1: The Academy' (2025) Short of Danica Patrick, a former American NASCAR and IndyCar driver who's now an F1 broadcaster, Formula One suffers from a dearth of female faces -- despite a passionate female fan base. Eyeing a key demographic, Netflix cannily greenlit the series "F1: The Academy," produced by Hello Sunshine, a company of which Reese Witherspoon is a founder. The reality show stars young, aspiring female racers as they race for a potential F1 berth in a sport dominated by men. F1 Academy, run by its managing director, Susie Wolff, scores points for its diverse roster of hopefuls -- two are of Emirati descent -- and might just showcase the next great female racer. ( Stream it on Netflix.) 'Gran Turismo' (2023) Inspired by the cult-favorite (and driver-favorite) video game, this loose biopic centers on Jann Mardenborough, a young Brit recruited to a program targeting top gamers and transitioning them into actual racers. Orlando Bloom plays the smooth-talking team founder who pairs up with a grizzled American former racer (David Harbour) to run the underdog operation. Harbour's ever-doubtful Jack sees little potential in Jann (Archie Madekwe), but tenderly mentors him after Jann's crash that kills a spectator. Harbour is the true standout playing sensei to the protege. Although the film drifts at times into near promotional fawning for PlayStation, its action redlines into a popcorn pleaser that should leave fans cheering by the checkered flag. ( Stream it on Hulu.) 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' (2017-present) Netflix has invested heavily in this bingeable reality series that goes behind the scenes with F1's biggest stars. Season 6's "Leap of Faith" episode is a must-watch: In it, Lewis Hamilton mulls his decision to re-sign with Mercedes, his longtime home. Season 7's "In the Heat of the Night" episode follows five of F1's most dynamic, next-gen drivers as they head to Singapore, handing them the camera to document the action. Although it has faced some critique for staged or scripted story lines, "Drive to Survive" is still the definitive F1 reality series, blending blazing cockpit footage with sneak peeks of the glam, pressure and even the mundanity of that F1 life. (Stream it on Netflix.) This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Brad Pitt Demand Angelina Jolie's Private Messages Amid Ongoing Legal Battle Over Winery? Reports Reveal the Truth
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the former 'it' couple of the industry, have now locked horns in a legal battle. The exes are fighting each other over the Chateau Miraval winery, which they bought together while being married. Previously it was reported that the case will be headed for a 2-week trial. While the dates for the trial are yet to be determined, the movie claimed that the case could get complicated due to the involvement of foreign parties. In the new progress, the F1 actor has not demanded all of his ex-wife's private conversation records regarding the sale of her stake in the french winery. Will Angelina Jolie turn in her chat records in the court? According to the new filings by the lawyers of Brad Pitt, they have asked the actress to turn in her private messages with Stoli Group's Alexey Oliynik. The head of the alcohol company, as per Pitt, has the firsthand information about the sale of Jolie's stake. The filing reads, 'These requests go directly to key allegations about Pitt's objections to the sale.' The Fight Club actor 's attorneys further mentioned that it will 'easily meet the standard for discoverability given Pitt's allegations that Jolie acted with malice in selling to Stoli, a counterparty she knew Pitt opposed.' However, Oliynik refused to make an appearance in the court, stating that he is a native of Switzerland, and he cannot be forced to do so. Meanwhile, the actor's request to the judge came a year after he filed to dismiss Jolie's motion asking him to release his third-party communications over the alleged plane incident of 2016. At the time, the actor's legal team stated that the Maria star 's request was an 'intrusive' and 'sensationalist fishing expedition.' Pitt's lawyers added that the actor 'voluntarily offered to produce documents sufficient to show everything that occurred on the flight that precipitated the ex-couple's divorce—the event that Jolie alleges made Pitt's NDA request so offensive here.' Brad Pitt first filed the lawsuit against his ex-wife in 2022.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Footage of Brad Pitt's 197 mph lap in a McLaren released, 61-year-old calls the experience 'unforgettable'
Image credit: Formula 1 Weeks after Brad Pitt took a lap in a real McLaren F1 car around the Circuit of the Americas, the video of his thrilling ride has been unveiled. The 61-year-old stepped into the 2023-spec MCL60 and drove like a pro, with engineers assisting him via team radio. Fans were thrilled to see Pitt taking on a Formula 1 car. The stunt was performed around the release of Pitt's movie, F1. Brad Pitt drives McLaren F1 car The video was shared on F1's official X account with the caption: ''Unforgettable'. Ride onboard with F1: The Movie star Brad Pitt, and listen to his first full lap in an F1 car through the radio waves.' Formula 1 fans were ecstatic to see Brad Pitt behind the wheel. 'Still wild hearing Brad Pitt's voice over team radio. Can't wait to see how this plays on screen — F1 meets Hollywood for real,' wrote one user who was eager to watch the film. Another commented, 'He'll probably brag to his friends that if he were younger, he could have made it in F1.' One more added, 'Brad Pitt tearing up the track in an F1 car? That's cinema and speed colliding — goosebumps all the way. ' Another X user pointed out: 'Superstar points > super licence points.' 'This was a bucket-list moment for him,' said another. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gowongan: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Undo Brad Pitt on driving a F1 car It was Lando Norris who guided Pitt through the experience of driving an F1 car and spent an entire day with the actor. Reflecting on his lap, Pitt said on the Beyond the Grid podcast, 'I got to hit 197 mph this week. I really wanted to hit 200. You know, it hurts me a little bit — three miles per hour short on the straight. This was at Austin. I've just never experienced anything with more presence in my life. You're so focused, but you're not white-knuckling. You're just in this sublime groove. It is really extraordinary.' 'I try to explain this feeling of downforce, and I fail every time. You try to compare it to a rollercoaster, but that's not even close, because you feel the fulcrum point underneath you—you're in it. I was in an aerobatic plane once, and it's the closest thing, but even that doesn't compare. This is such a unique sensation—an absolute high. I'm still riding that high, I really am,' he added. Also Read: F1 London premiere: Tom Cruise steals attention from Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton, reunites with Pitt after 24 years Pitt also thanked McLaren CEO Zak Brown for giving him the opportunity to drive an F1 car. Brown also has a cameo in Pitt's F1 movie. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Desperate' Brad Pitt sees glimmer of hope as one kid keeps his last name; begs for ‘one final shot' amid Angelina Jolie feud
After the F1 high and laying low for a bit post his packed schedule, Brad Pitt is now trying to reconnect with his twins, who, as insiders put it, 'won't call him back.' A Daily Mail report says Pitt, still gutted after his and Angelina Jolie's kids dropped his last name during the legal blow-up, is hoping his lookalike twins, Knox and Vivienne, might spend time with him. People close to him admit he knows it's a long shot, but he's still hoping, even for a one-off meet. This comes just days after Pitt filed fresh paperwork asking for access to Angelina's private messages with Stoli exec Alexey Oliynik. Also read: Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' is a technical masterpiece depicting the high-octane world of Formula One, but lacks emotional weight According to an insider who spoke to the Mail, the actor is 'desperate' to make amends and has reached out, hoping to reconnect ahead of the twins' birthday on Saturday, July 12. But things have been rough between him and the kids for years now. His relationship with most of them went cold after the high-profile divorce from the Maleficent actor in 2016, and only got worse after Jolie's physical abuse allegations. In 2024, Vivienne dropped 'Pitt' from her last name in a Playbill for The Outsiders, and Shiloh followed suit. That move left Pitt devastated, he 'got the message loud and clear,' insiders said. Still, there's one sliver of hope: Knox has kept the surname 'Jolie-Pitt.' That, sources say, gives Brad something to hold on to. Despite all the legal blows, the silence, and even the time Maddox was in a bike accident and Pitt tried reaching out but heard nothing back, he still considers all six of his kids, Maddox (23), Pax (21), Zahara (20), Shiloh (19), and the twins (16), a huge part of his life. A source said he 'wants them all back in the fold' and hasn't given up. Also read: Top 10 highest paid actors in the world feature only one woman; check out the list A second source claimed, 'He will always believe and always hope there is a chance to be back with all of them, and he doesn't want to think otherwise. He doesn't want to give up, he's not that kind of guy, he's not that kind of father. He is a proud father, and he would be happy to have them see that eventually.' Over the years, Brad Pitt has reportedly tried plenty of times to reconnect, but now feels the next move has to come from the kids. As for Angelina Jolie, he seems to have accepted that they'll always be at odds. Earlier, a few insiders claimed Jolie has influence over the kids, one of the big reasons they've stayed away from their dad. The Mr and Mrs Smit co-stars have been embroiled in an ugly War of the Roses-style split, still battling it out in court over Château Miraval, the French winery they bought while married. When it comes to the kids, Pitt keeps things private. But close friends say the whole thing weighs on him. 'So far, there's been no word back from the twins or their reps,' the insider said. 'Now that he and Angie are at odds, and have been for years, he's accepted that that's just how it's going to be with her. But when it comes to the kids, he'll always want to be an anchor in their lives.' 'The divorce may be over,' a source close to him said, 'but Brad still believes there's no real winner here. His biggest regret is not being able to fix things with his children.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brad Pitt wants to reunite with the twins; source reveals he made attempts to reach out ahead of their 17th birthday
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie , the ex 'It' couple, used to turn the heads and make the jaws drop, until 2016. As the explosive divorce bomb dropped, the kids drifted apart from a parent and the lawsuits were piled up. In the hope of reconciliation, the close sources have something 'desperate' to reveal. Brad Pitt wants to reunite with the twins... According to Daily Mail, the source close to the 61-year-old expressed that Pitt is desperate to reunite with the twins, Vivienne and Knox, ahead of their 17th birthday this weekend. He has reportedly reached out to them and is praying that they will be willing to give him another chance. 'Brad's desperate to give it one final shot to get together with them and make amends, even though he knows the chance they'll agree to spend time with him is remote to say the least,' the source said, adding that there has been no answer from them or the representatives so far. Brad Pitt was absolutely devastated when Vivienne dropped the 'Pitt' from her surname. However, the glimmer of hope is preserved as Knox has kept his name as Jolie-Pitt. Another source highlighted that Pitt is aware that he and Jolie would be at odds with guards up; however, he hopes to harmonise the tension with his children. The ball is in their court... 'There is a bond that parents have with their kids, and Brad would be very happy to have them all back in the fold of his life,' the source said, adding that Pitt would always keep his door open for his children and doesn't have to think twice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'He doesn't want to give up, he's not that kind of guy, he's not that kind of father. He is a proud father, and he would be happy to have them see that eventually,' the source said, and highlighted that the ball is in their court as he made countless attempts. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have swords pointed towards each other concerning the French winery, where he recently asked for personal text messages regarding the winery sale.
