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Top Gear
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
F1 movie sequel confirmed, 'ultra realistic' plot to follow predictable one-team domination
Satire F1 Two will see Apex GP easily winning every race after hiring Adrian Newey Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Here's roving correspondent, Cory Spondent, with his mostly incorrect exclusives from the world of motoring A sequel to the hotly anticipated F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris has been confirmed, with F1 Two set to feature an 'ultra realistic' plot in which one team runs away with the championship. Advertisement - Page continues below Set in the 2026 season, Apex GP will emerge as the dominant force in F1 after acquiring Mercedes' new rocket-powered V6 hybrid engine and hiring Sir Adrian Newey to instantly smash the sport's new aerodynamic regulations. That devastating combo will hand the team an unbeatable, one-second-per-lap advantage that will be obvious after an hour of pre-season testing and immediately kill off any hope of a competitive spectacle. You might like Drivers Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce will therefore be tossed into a two horse championship battle, but the chief scriptwriter has insisted that Hayes should suffer two early DNFs due to gearbox problems and an inhibiting, age-related muscular strain, with a lack of rear-end grip for his aggressive driving style effectively ending his title bid by May. With little jeopardy on track, the second and third acts of the film will be presented as a gripping political drama that will cover the FIA banning laughter, the drivers attempting to book a paddle court in their spare time, and F1 controversially replacing Monza with a street race in Venice. Advertisement - Page continues below ' F1 Two will be just like F1 One , except all the Hollywood stuff that makes it work for a mainstream audience will be replaced with the gritty realism that often makes the pinnacle of motorsport a bit boring, actually,' said an insider. 'Think Joker or The Batman , but with sillier costumes. 'We can't wait to bring the intricacies of tyre management, edge-of-your-seat track limits violations, and Alpine's ability to repeatedly shoot itself in the foot to theatres worldwide. 'And you're not going to believe what's in store for F1 Three . It's a musical, and let me tell you Charles Leclerc can sing .' Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a real F1 car as his movie hits cinemas
Brad Pitt relished an 'extraordinary' experience of driving a Formula One car as F1: The Movie hit cinemas in the UK. The Hollywood star, who plays F1 driver Sonny Hayes in the blockbuster film, was recently given the chance to drive McLaren's 2023 car around Austin's Circuit of the Americas. Pitt, 61, had plenty of driving experience – including behind the wheel of modified F2 cars – while filming the movie over the last two years, but was blown away by his first taste of an F1 car. 'Oh my God, what a rush,' Pitt said in a video on McLaren's social media channels. 'A lot bigger horse than I've been on.' Pitt added on the Beyond the Grid podcast: 'I got to hit 197mph 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 that's just, more feeling of 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 because you try to say like a rollercoaster, but that's not even right, 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 still this thing. This is such a unique feeling and an absolute high. I'm still on a high, I really am. I'm just still on a high.' Pitt's fictional rookie team-mate Joshua Pearce is played by British actor Damson Idris. Filming has taken place across multiple races over the last two seasons, and F1 chiefs hope the movie will follow the popularity of Netflix's Drive To Survive series in cracking America. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is an executive producer on the movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, which will be released in the United States on Friday. Hamilton, 40, posted a picture of himself alongside Pitt as he reflected on the journey he had been on while making the film. 'Four years in the making — what a journey it's been,' Hamilton wrote on Instagram. 'I'm incredibly grateful to everyone at Apple and Warner Bros for believing in us and partnering with such heart and vision. To Joe and Jerry — thank you. I've learned so much from both of you, and it's truly been an honour to work alongside you. 'These were taken on our very first day on track, with Brad at Silverstone looking into Copse Corner. What a moment. One of those memories that stick with you.'
Man of Many
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
‘F1 The Movie' Review: Brad Pitt Racer Delivers on the Need for Speed
By Chad Kennerk - News Published: 22 June 2025 |Last Updated: 21 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. What happens when you toss a major movie star and a world-class director into the full-throttle world of Formula 1 racing? F1 The Movie; a spectacle that takes you behind the wheel and into the heart-pounding rush of motorsports. With grounded realism, jaw-dropping stunts and a great cast, this is racing redefined for the big screen. Buckle up. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (who brought us Top Gun: Maverick), F1 does for motorsport what Maverick did for fighter jets—placing audiences into the driver's seat for a thrilling visual experience. But it's not just speed and spectacle; it's a story about trust, team dynamics and the raw ambition that fuels drivers on the track and in life. A scene from Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. A scene from Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. A scene from Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Fast & Furious Brad Pitt is Sonny Hayes, a former prodigy who's talked into making a comeback to save the struggling F1 team APXGP, owned by his friend and former racing rival Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). The team is led by hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), who is eager to leave his mark on the sport and doesn't have time for an old-timer with opposing ideas. With two egos at odds on the track, technical director Kate McKenna (Kerry Condon) and the APXGP team must convince them to work together, or risk the team falling apart. Man of the hour Brad Pitt is as engaging as they come, donning the weathered Sonny like an old driving glove. As with Tom Cruise in MI:8, Brad Pitt isn't just acting; he's actually behind the wheel, bringing a level of authenticity that's impossible to fake. He's got the chops too, having driven real race cars some 6,000 miles while training for F1. The pit crew, anchored by Kerry Condon, brings emotional depth to the narrative, ensuring the stakes are high on and off the track. The real-life F1 drivers, who play themselves in the film, inject a further air of authenticity. Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Shifting into Overdrive As with any great sports movie, the races themselves are the heartbeat of F1 The Movie and there are no CGI cars zipping through digital backdrops here. Kosinski's crew shot the film during actual Grand Prix weekends. The one and only Sir Lewis Hamilton, a producer on the film, calls it 'as authentic as a racing movie has ever been'. With unprecedented access to actual F1 tracks such as Silverstone, Monza, Las Vegas and Sazuka, the trust between the filmmakers and the pinnacle of motorsports pays off in spades. From the deafening roar of engines and the sheer thrill of cornering at 200 mph, this movie takes you to places other films might just fake. Kosinski says the real challenge was shooting during the tight schedule of a live sporting event. Rather than having a few hours to shoot a scene, the filmmakers may have only had three minutes, meaning the actors sometimes had just a couple of takes to get the moment right. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. The Final Lap Kosinski takes the groundbreaking camerawork from Top Gun: Maverick and pushes it to the next level, giving us immersive shots that pull you into the action. With 180-degree camera flips that put you in the driver's seat, every race feels like a visceral experience. Tight, muscular direction makes the first half of the film a perfect formation lap, with Kosinski pacing with precision and setting the stage for the high-speed showdowns to come. As much as the action hits all the right notes, the inherent downtime of F1 starts to show later on as the momentum drops off in between races. There's not quite enough drama happening off the track to keep the story moving before the next race kicks off. Is F1 The Movie the best sports movie ever made? Maybe not, but it's one of the best in recent memory. With Brad Pitt at the wheel and a director who knows how to stage a spectacle, this is a must-watch, and if you can catch it in premium formats like IMAX or D-BOX, you might just feel the G-force yourself. Whether you're a die-hard Formula 1 fan or just love a good sports drama, F1 The Movie makes a great 'Pitt' stop. ★★★★☆ Director/Producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes and Tobias Menzies as as Peter Banning in Apple Original Films' 'F1 The Movie' a Warner Bros. Pictures release | Image: 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Researchers make unexpected discovery about sheep raised in nontraditional environment: 'There is an enormous opportunity'
It's rare to find a scenario where everyone comes out on top, but researchers at the University of Western Ontario say they've found that elusive outcome when it comes to pairing sheep with solar panels. The researchers examined the potential of agrivoltaics growth in Canada and published findings in the Applied Energy journal. In layman's terms, agrivoltaics means using farmlands for solar panels and agriculture at the same time. "Canada had an early start in North America in sheep-based agrivoltaics, where sheep would be brought in to trim the grass on large-scale solar farms," noted study co-leader Joshua Pearce in a news release. "Now the U.S. is all-in." This is a potential missed opportunity for Canada considering the pricey importation of over $250 million in mutton and lamb annually, per the researchers. Pearce further noted that clean energy leader Texas has tripled its sheep population as "Canada has fallen behind." The researchers described agrivoltaics as an industry-wide "simple and easy solution" after examining the practice in a massive solar farm capable of powering 150,000 homes and a family farm a fraction of the size. "The sheep like the shade, plus the solar panels increase grass yield and protect sheep from predators," said Pearce. Meanwhile, Pearce revealed farmers and shepherds reap their own set of benefits, as "sheep eliminate the need for herbicides or costly grass cutting on the solar farms." Having all these sheep on-site provides a steady revenue source for shepherds. "Everyone wins," Pearce declared. Shepherd Rafael Lara collaborated with the researchers in the study and pointed out other benefits, including the impact on soil by the sheep and solar farms. "The soil's productive potential is higher than that of a regular pasture in the same area," said Lara. "Partial shading of the pasture also contributes to moisture retention, improving its resilience to climatic extremes." Per the release, another set of positives of the arrangement was making virtually all of the land grazable, and the solar farm's infrastructure providing secure fencing, security and surveillance for the farms. The study's results are in line with a number of others that have demonstrated major success stories for agrivoltaics. Whether it's for grazing sheep, winemaking, olive production, or just helping workers get some refuge from the heat, the practice is generating positive results. If you were to install home solar panels, which of these factors would be your primary motivation? Energy independence Lower power bills Helping the planet No chance I ever go solar Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Beyond helping crops or generating passive income for farmers, the practice helps boost clean energy production. As much of the world tries to move away from dirty energy sources that heat the planet with dangerous consequences, lowering agriculture's footprint is a huge step. Pearce and the Western team are hopeful that Canadian farmers and shepherds will take notice. "There is an enormous opportunity to return millions of dollars currently used to import lamb back to Canadian farmers, if we simply started using the grass under solar panels," Pearce asserted. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
