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Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ fuels Apple’s first box office triumph with $55.6m debut

In a landmark weekend for both Apple and Hollywood, Brad Pitt’s high-stakes racing drama “F1” has roared into the global box office with $55.6 million in domestic earnings, securing the tech giant its first theatrical hit. The film also clocked in a robust $88.4 million from 78 international markets, pushing its worldwide total to $144 million after just three days.

‘Top Gun 3’ in the works, confirms director Joseph Kosinski

Following the success of “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022, director Joseph Kosinski has confirmed that a third instalment of the high-flying action franchise is officially in development. In a recent interview with GQ, Kosinski shared that “Top Gun 3” is being seriously considered, with plans for a more expansive and introspective storyline centred around Tom Cruise’s iconic character.

Brad Pitt’s racing drama ‘F1’ set for June 2025 release

Hollywood icon Brad Pitt is set to hit the fast lane in “F1”, a high-octane racing drama directed by “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. The film, which brings the thrill of Formula 1 to the silver screen, will premiere in US and Canadian cinemas—including IMAX—on June 27, 2025, with the backing of Formula 1 and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Brad Pitt collapses on set while filming intense car crash scene

Brad Pitt experienced a major health scare while filming a car crash scene for his upcoming movie “F1”.

Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher fetch millions at auction

Eight watches belonging to Formula One legend Michael Schumacher were sold at auction in Geneva on Tuesday for a total of four million Swiss francs (4.4 million dollars/4.1 million euros).

Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna

Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.

Dominant Verstappen ripping through the F1 record books

Max Verstappen is rewriting the record books, ready to overtake some of Formula One's all-time greats in what looks ominously like becoming the most one-sided of seasons.

The 2023 Formula 1 season so far: Unquestionable Red Bull dominance

A quick overview of the races providing a clear picture of the current pecking order of the grid.

Sports / The 2023 F1 season starts off with a thrilling race at Bahrain

The Bahrain Grand Prix was exciting while also being clean with only one virtual safety car deployment.

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017

F1: Hamilton's 'beast' pips Vettel in first-day testing

Lewis Hamilton fired a warning to his title rivals on Monday pipping Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel on the opening day of pre-season testing in Barcelona in his "beast" of a Mercedes.

November 27, 2016
November 27, 2016

Formula One: Rosberg, Hamilton primed for desert duel

Nico Rosberg starts Sunday's season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the Formula One world title he covets so keenly tantalisingly within his grasp.

October 6, 2016
October 6, 2016

Malaysia frees Australia's 'Budgie Nine' after F1 stunt

Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race are released without charge.

September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016

Formula 1: Rosberg quickest in fiery Malaysia practice

World championship leader Nico Rosberg strikes the first blow of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend with the fastest lap in free practice on Friday, almost half-a-second quicker than Lewis Hamilton.

September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016

Michael Schumacher's lawyer reveals the racing driver cannot stand

German retired racing driver and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is unable to stand even with the assistance of therapists, let alone walk claims his lawyer Felix Damm.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

Formula 1: Rosberg's Singapore chance to overhaul Hamilton

Nico Rosberg is going for a hat-trick of wins in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix that would catapult him back to the top of the world championship standings.

September 8, 2016
September 8, 2016

New era for F1 as Liberty agrees $8 billion takeover

Formula One enters a new era as US billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media agrees a takeover that values the motorsport at $8 billion.

September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016

Hamilton targets more Italian GP glory

Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton heads to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix knowing that a hat-trick of successive wins at Monza will put him in charge of the title race after one of the most rollercoaster seasons of his career.

August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016

Brazil police free mother-in-law of Formula One empresario

Brazilian law enforcement agents storm a hideout near Sao Paulo on Sunday and free the kidnapped mother-in-law of Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016

Rosberg takes pole for home race ahead of Hamilton

Nico Rosberg sets a scorching pace under pressure on Saturday to seize pole position, ahead of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, in qualifying for his home German Formula One Grand Prix.