Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen gave us some incredible moments throughout the 2021 season. The two drivers locked horns in a bout for the world championship, leading to an epic conclusion. However, the conclusion of the 2021 season is one of the many sagas from F1 history worth talking about.
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And to capitalize on the same, Apple, the consumer electronics giant, has purchased rights to a Formula 1 movie. The most valuable electronics company is expected to spend a massive $140 million on the movie. Also, as a streaming service provider, Apple is building its rapport with massive investments in the entertainment industry.
🏎 Apple has purchased the rights to a Formula 1 film with expected budget of $140million.
The film is set to star Brad Pitt and be directed by Top Gun’s Joseph Kosinski. Producers on the project: Jerry Bruckheimer and Sir Lewis Hamilton. pic.twitter.com/WphhgdHsNj
— Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) June 7, 2022
The massive investment will attract A-list celebrities as Brad Pitt is set to star in the film. And the directorial duties are under Top Gun’s Joseph Kosinski. However, the excitement for Formula 1 fans apart from the movie production lies in the list of producers. Expanding on his growing list of talents, Hamilton is rumored to be a part of this project as a producer.
Hamilton is one of the most successful F1 drivers and that’s exactly what he will bring to the table in terms of this film’s production. Still unsure what the movie will focus upon, but Hamilton, being a part of it, is an exciting aspect. The Mercedes man has been a part of the sport since 2007 and this will definitely come in handy, even as a consultant.
Let’s hope with the help of Hamilton and stars like Brad Pitt, Apple can produce an incredible piece of cinema.
Lewis Hamilton gives Mercedes a deadline
Hamilton’s W13 is the first thorn in his chances of fighting for a win. With his chances of fighting for the world championship lower than teammate George Russell, Hamilton still wants a race win. And the Briton man has set a deadline for Mercedes to give him a race-winning car.
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It’s his home race, the British Grand Prix, where Hamilton hopes for a race win. At Silverstone, he already won eight times, more than any other driver.
As quoted by Speedweek, Hamilton said, “I hope by the time we get to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone we will have the car as we want it – to be able to fight with Ferrari and Red Bull. It would be nice if we can give them a run for their money at our home race.”
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Whether Mercedes will comply and deliver a car worth winning races will be clear in a few weeks’ time.