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Max Verstappen SNUBS F1 movie premiere after ‘forced’ attendance
Defending world champion Max Verstappen chose to skip the star-studded premiere of the F1 movie in Times Square, expressing his discontent at being obligated to attend the event. Verstappen, along with a few other racers, decided to forgo the launch that featured prominent figures like Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, and Damson Idris.
After the Canadian Grand Prix, Verstappen articulated to the media his reason for missing the event, stating he preferred to spend time with his daughter instead of going to the premiere. Verstappen hopes the film will have a positive impact on F1, but emphasized the importance of not being compelled to attend such functions.
The movie, featuring Verstappen, Pitt, and Idris, narrates the tale of team-mates Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce, played by Pitt and Idris respectively, amid an alluring F1 backdrop. Scheduled for release in the UK on June 25, and in the US shortly after, the film’s production commenced in 2023 with input from seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as a key advisor.
With principal filming at renowned F1 tracks, the movie’s storyline revolves around the dynamic between an experienced driver making a comeback and a talented young rookie, revealing a compelling narrative that promised to captivate audiences worldwide.
