P1racenews AI automatic summary:
‘F1 The Movie’ has received four nominations for this year’s Academy Awards [the Oscars], including the prestigious ‘Best Picture’ gong.
“F1 The Movie’ has been nominated for four Academy Awards this year, including the coveted ‘Best Picture’ category. The film, featuring Brad Pitt as veteran racer Sonny Hayes, was released in summer 2025 and is the highest-grossing sports movie ever. Drawing inspiration from ‘Grand Prix’ in 1966, it also had Lewis Hamilton on board as a producer. The storyline revolves around Hayes’ return to F1 after a career-altering crash reminiscent of Martin Donnelly’s at the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix. The movie showcases a tense dynamic within the APX GP team, including a rivalry with newcomer Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. Pitt and Idris underwent extensive training for their roles, with Pitt even testing at COTA with McLaren. The star-studded film features appearances by various real-life drivers, Team Principals, and Sky commentators Martin Brundle and David Croft. Apart from ‘Best Picture,’ the movie is also up for awards in categories such as Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place on March 15 in Los Angeles.”
