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Max Verstappen was one of two drivers to miss the private screening of the new F1 movie
Max Verstappen opted out of attending a private screening of the new F1 movie before the Monaco Grand Prix. He and Lance Stroll were the only drivers missing from the exclusive preview of ‘F1: The Movie’. Lewis Hamilton played a part in producing and consulting for the film. Starring Brad Pitt and Idris Elba, the movie was directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. Verstappen expressed interest in watching the film later but wanted private time amidst a busy schedule. Having won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Verstappen trails just 22 points behind in the F1 drivers’ championship heading into Monaco. He remains focused on improvement and navigating the title race uncertainty, acknowledging the need for team enhancements.
