FIA Brushes Aside Red Bull Cost Cap Crisis For Hollywood Actor Brad Pitt Leaving F1 Fans In A Whirlwind of Emotions

A lot has happened since the last F1 race. Max Verstappen became the double world champion by winning in Japan last time. Red Bull and Aston Martin were guilty of breaching FIA’s budget cap. However, it’s a new day and Formula 1 is back with the US GP. Moreover, an exceptional guest attended the events on Friday.

Max Verstappen might have won the championship, but there is still a lot to play for. With 4 races remaining on the calendar, Verstappen will be looking to break a few records before the season ends. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton is the record holder of most race wins in COTA. He’ll be looking to add to his 6 race wins and break the winless draught Mercedes are currently on.

However, there was a special buzz in the paddocks. Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who is working on an F1 movie produced by Sir Lewis Hamilton, visited the grid. Moreover, amid all this, FIA postponed the meeting it had set up with Red Bull to discuss the budget cap violations from the Milton-Keynes outfit.

F1 journalist Erik van Haren reported, “Horner and FIA president Ben Sulayem’s appointment has been postponed again. Horner just reported to the FOM, just like the other team bosses. Meeting not about the budget cap, but about Brad Pitt’s upcoming Formula 1 movie. Also important.” [Translated using Google]

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Fans drooled over Brad Pitt’s visit to COTA and they were quick to share their opinions on Twitter. Moreover, this is won’t be the Fight Club actor’s first sports film. He has previously acted in Moneyball, which was based on Baseball.

F1 Twitter loses its mind on Brad Pitt arriving at COTA

Brad Pitt consistently turns heads wherever he goes. He met various drivers and team principals in the paddock while also interacting with fans on the grid. Twitter was buzzing at the Troy actor’s arrival at COTA.

Some fans hoped to learn more about F1 from Brad Pitt’s movie. They compared it with his baseball movie Moneyball and how it helped them understand the sport better.

Fans were excited about spotting Brad Pitt in the paddocks and they are more excited about his upcoming F1 movie.

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While the FIA confirmed that Red Bull and Aston Martin breached the budget cap rules, they are still to release the punishment for the two teams. Furthermore, the FIA postponed their scheduled meeting with Red Bull to discuss Brad Pitt’s upcoming F1 movie. What do you make of the FIA’s decision?