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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is there a Formula 1 race this weekend? F1 standings, schedule
Is there a Formula 1 race this weekend? F1 standings, schedule Show Caption Hide Caption 'F1: The Movie' trailer: Brad Pitt drives fast in Formula 1 film Brad Pitt plays a veteran driver recruited for a Formula 1 race team and Damson Idris is the hotshot racer in "F1: The Movie." Formula 1 has a new winner for 2025. Last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix saw a non-McLaren driver take victory for just the third time in the first 10 races. Mercedes' George Russell earned pole position and his first win of the season in the best weekend of the season for the team. His teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, came home third to give Mercedes its first double-podium of the year. Four-time defending champion Max Verstappen kept close to Russell but couldn't challenge him for the win. The McLarens couldn't match Russell and Verstappen's pace on race day. Instead, they collided with each other late enough to force the race to finish under safety car conditions. Lando Norris tried to pass Oscar Piastri for fourth on the start/finish straight but instead hit Piastri's left rear tire and went into the wall. Norris immediately took responsibility for the incident on team radio in the first clash between this year's top two title contenders. That finish meant Piastri widened his lead atop the drivers' championship standings to 22 points, nearly a full race win's points haul, over this teammate. Norris still holds a 21-point gap to Verstappen even with his crash and Verstappen's second-place finish. 'A PRETTY DETERMINED CHARACTER': First female F1 race engineer Laura Mueller on track with Haas' Esteban Ocon at Miami GP That was a thrilling end to an exciting race as usual in Canada. Will F1 be back on track this weekend? Here's what to know: Is there a Formula 1 race this weekend? No, the teams get a week off following the Canadian Grand Prix. It was one of the "fly-away" races of the schedule so the grid gets a week off before and after. The F1 grid returns to Europe in the next race of the season in the Austrian Grand Prix. It's the first of a double-header from June into July. When is the next F1 race? The next F1 race will be the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 29. In 2024, that race saw the first of many clashes between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The two collided when fighting for the lead late in the race, handing the victory to Mercedes' George Russell. 2025 Formula 1 schedule, recap Here's a list of each Grand Prix race with the winner if applicable. Australian Grand Prix (March 2): Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Chinese Grand Prix (March 9) : Oscar Piastri, McLaren : Oscar Piastri, McLaren Japanese Grand Prix (April 6) : Max Verstappen, Red Bull : Max Verstappen, Red Bull Bahrain Grand Prix (April 13) : Oscar Piastri, McLaren : Oscar Piastri, McLaren Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (April 20) : Oscar Piastri, McLaren : Oscar Piastri, McLaren Miami Grand Prix (May 4) : Oscar Piastri, McLaren : Oscar Piastri, McLaren Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (May 18) : Max Verstappen, Red Bull : Max Verstappen, Red Bull Monaco Grand Prix (May 25) : Lando Norris, McLaren : Lando Norris, McLaren Spanish Grand Prix (June 1) : Oscar Piastri, McLaren : Oscar Piastri, McLaren Canadian Grand Prix (June 15) : George Russell, Mercedes : George Russell, Mercedes Austrian Grand Prix (June 29) : : British Grand Prix (July 6) : : Belgian Grand Prix (July 27) : : Hungarian Grand Prix (Aug. 3) : : Dutch Grand Prix (Aug. 31) : : Italian Grand Prix (Sept. 7) : : Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Sept. 21) : : Singapore Grand Prix (Oct. 5) : : United States Grand Prix (Oct. 19) : : Mexico City Grand Prix (Oct. 26) : : São Paulo Grand Prix (Nov. 9) : : Las Vegas Grand Prix (Nov. 22) : : Qatar Grand Prix (Nov. 30) : : Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Dec. 7): 2025 Formula 1 drivers' standings Oscar Piastri, McLaren: 198 points Lando Norris, McLaren: 176 Max Verstappen, Red Bull: 155 George Russell, Mercedes: 136 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari: 104 Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari: 79 Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes: 63 Alex Albon, Williams: 42 Esteban Ocon, Haas: 22 Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls: 21 Nico Hülkenberg, Sauber: 20 Lance Stroll, Aston Martin: 14 Carlos Sainz Jr., Williams: 13 Pierre Gasly, Alpine: 11 Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull: 10 Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin: 8 Oliver Bearman, Haas: 6 Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls: 4 Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber: 0 Franco Colapinto, Alpine: 0 2025 Formula 1 constructors' standings McLaren: 374 points Mercedes: 199 Ferrari: 183 Red Bull: 162 Williams: 55 Racing Bulls: 28 Haas: 28 Aston Martin: 22 Sauber: 20 Alpine: 11 The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bridgerton's Simone Ashley faces Hollywood erasure despite acting with Brad Pitt
Lead of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton, romantic lead of Picture This, and certified fan of the Formula One Grand Prix, Simone Ashley faces 'Hollywood erasure' after significant cut to role in F1 Arguably one of Netflix's biggest stars, Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley appears to be facing 'Hollywood erasure' as her newest role is reduced, despite being cast alongside Hollywood legend Brad Pitt. Apple Original Films' most recent venture, F1: The Movie, cast Bridgerton lead Simone Ashley, exciting fans of both the Netflix hit series and Formula one - since the actress is known to be a genuine fan of the sport. However, despite being spotted filming between several Grand Prix tracks, it's suggested that Ashley's role was cut to last only a few seconds. Fans who attended an advance screening of the film described Ashley's role to be a "brief cameo" rather than the significant representation we had hoped for, amongst a dominated cast of white leads. Ashley's reduction says it all about Hollywood attitudes to brown women and the lack of space for them as returning leads on our screens. A disappointment to fans worldwide, the marketing gaslighting of a community of women who have repeatedly been shunned from media representation has failed to land this time around, considering Simone's success in an age that still refuses to cast deep-tanned brown women as romantic protagonists. We can see this across every genre of Hollywood and TV - the Indian comedic-relief (Raj in The Big Bang Theory, Anwar in Skins, Karen in the 2024 Mean Girls adaptation) has been the only space for South Asians for decades... until we began to create our own. Simone Ashley is said to now be producing her own work to stay in work, working as both the romantic lead and executive producer in Amazon Prime's Picture This. But why must we create our own 'third space' in the first place? Audiences crave to see themselves on screen, so why are we recycling the same white, male leads that have clung to the cinematic stage for decades? Multi-million budget films clearly rely on diverse leads to create the necessary PR frenzy now needed for a project's success, only to edit out the person's effect in the final cut. This master plan that profits off a display of diversity in public, and slashes representation in practice, is a regressive eye-opener for many fans, and extremely harmful to the South Asian community that celebrates Simone's success and have suffered decades without true representation. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Business Insider
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
F1 CEO says drivers are its 'protagonists' and drama is good for business
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is on a mission to expand the company's global footprint and grow its US audience — and that means spotlighting the "protagonists" of the sport. "They are our jewel, our stars," Domenicali said about F1 drivers at a press roundtable on Monday. Unlike in sports like football or baseball, he says it can be a challenge to make F1 drivers "the face" of the sport when they're not as physically visible during races. With drivers shielded by cars and fully suited in helmets and gloves, it can be tough for fans to get to know the drivers behind the wheel, the CEO said. High-profile films like "F1: The Movie," starring Brad Pitt, or the Netflix docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," help generate buzz. The CEO also said that tension between drivers and clashes on and off the track can be good for business — and there's been no shortage of such. Races have resulted in many iconic moments, like the on-track collision in 2021 between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, which triggered an outburst from Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. Domenicali joked that there's some truth behind the idea that "all press is good press." He said it's generally good when people have something to talk about. The CEO added that viewers are "attracted" to the "sporting drama" and casual fans may be especially interested in the lifestyle aspect of the races. As the company expands its global footprint and reaches more Americans, Domenicali said F1 needs to "cover a very wide portfolio" of viewers and understand the specific needs of each segment. That means using different narratives and languages to tell the story of the sport, Domenicali said. F1 has already proved successful in diversifying its fan base to some degree. The company's audience has grown to 41% female, compared to 37% in 2018, a spokesperson told BI. While "there are limits" to drama involved in the sport, the tension has added to its competitive nature, especially as F1 increasingly evolves into an entertainment brand. Domenicali said the company wants drivers to have different personalities rather than being "20 clones" of the same person. At the end of the day, F1 embodies much more than driving, he said. "If you want to drive, Uber driving can offer you a great opportunity to do a lot of driving," he said.
See - Sada Elbalad
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ed Sheeran Releases New Song "Drive" from "F1" Movie Soundtrack: Stream It Now
Yara Sameh Ed Sheeran's latest song 'Drive' has arrived ahead of the opening of "F1: The Movie". The F1: The Album song, produced by John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, is now available on music streaming services. Mayer backs Sheeran on guitar on the anthemic new rock track, which also has Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, and Slatkin on additional keyboards and drum programming to round out a notable ensemble of musicians. Sheeran previously shared that 'Drive' came together quickly in the studio with Mayer and Slatkin, recalling that 'the song fell out of us' after he'd seen some of F1. "Mayer just whacked an octave pedal on and went wild' to come up with the song's riff", he said. 'Movies are my hobby and probably the only thing other than sport that I get, like, starstruck to be part of. Not just directors or actors or whatever, but being a part of the journey of a movie is so exciting for me,' added Sheeran, who is set to release his next studio album, "Play", in September. "F1: The Album" will be released by Atlantic Records on June 27, when "F1: The Movie" theaters. Besides Sheeran, the "F1" soundtrack, led by Don Toliver feat. Doja Cat's 'Lose My Mind,' also boasts a lineup that includes Rosé, Chris Stapleton, Roddy Rich, Myke Towers, Tate McRae, Burna Boy, RAYE and more. Kevin Weaver, Atlantic's president of the West Coast and a two-time Grammy winner most recently for "Barbie: The Album", oversaw and produced "F1: The Album" with Atlantic executive vp/co-head of pop/rock A&R Brandon Davis and senior vp of A&R and marketing Joseph Khoury. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Courier-Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
The big problem with F1: The Movie
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. Formula 1 fans have so much access to the sport that a fictional production can't match the real highs of racing. The real thing feels far less predictable than Hollywood's drive to milk corporate sponsors and cash in on F1's popularity. All the parts were in place to make F1: The Movie unforgettable. MORE: The Aussie driving rite of passage dying out Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, left, and Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in a scene from "F1 The Movie." Picture: Apple TV+ via AP There were superstar actors in Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem, ably supported by Kerry Condon and Damson Idris. A blockbuster director in Joseph Kosinski, fresh from the success of Top Gun: Maverick. Guidance from racing legend Lewis Hamilton and F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali to make sure it didn't run off course. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY And unprecedented access to the drivers, cars, circuits and trackside action that make Formula 1 the pinnacle of motorsport. The last bit is where F1 fans might feel short-changed. F1 used to be elusive and exclusive. MORE: Australia in fight to beat Chinese batteries Damson Idris stars in F1: The Movie. Picture: Supplied Former boss Bernie Ecclestone was a magician who wowed onlookers without revealing his tricks, putting on a show while keeping the audience at a distance. But the sport has thrown open its doors to live broadcasts, social media, Netflix, podcasts and more that take us deep into the world of Grand Prix racing. We've gone from a couple of hours of racing every other week to an unprecedented level of access to racing's cast and crew. Racing fans can consume countless hours of content each week. MORE: Insane features in 'preposterous' new EV The Top Gun: Maverick treatment did not translate to F1. Picture: Paramount That's where F1: The Movie differs from Top Gun: Maverick. There's a lot of mystery surrounding fighter pilots, their jets and missions. Top Gun pulls viewers into a world off-limits to civilians. But F1 offers a fictionalised spin on a world its fans are intimately familiar with. Racing fans are spoiled. It's everywhere you look. And its real stories are better than what Hollywood scripted. Brad Pitt, right, plays an ageing racer called into action by Javier Bardem. Picture: Apple TV+ via AP F1: The Movie is about a struggling team owner (Ruben Cervantes, played by Javier Bardem) who turns to a retired racing star of the 1990s (Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt) in a desperate ploy to win a race. There's friction from young teammate Joshua (played by Damson Idris) and team technical director Kate (played by Kerry Condon), before everyone works together to get their trophy. MORE: How Netflix changed F1 forever Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, left, and Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in a scene from "F1 The Movie." Picture: Apple TV+ via AP It's a poor substitute for the real drama of F1. Fans will never forget the career-defining battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, culminating in the controversy of Abu Dhabi's season finale in 2021. Look at that pair. There's rich material in Verstappen's well-documented struggle with an abusive father, or the way Hamilton's raw talent drove him through adversity. There's Michael Schumacher's tragic skiing accident and his son Mick's ultimately futile drive to follow his path. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton clashed at Monza in 2021. Photo: PeterOr Jack Doohan striving for F1 for his entire life only to be thrown on the scrap heap after half a dozen races. Robert Kubica last week completed a fairytale story by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans – arguably the world's biggest race – in a Ferrari, years after a near-fatal rally crash prevented him from driving for Ferrari in Formula 1. Hours later, the battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris boiled over in Canada. Piastri, ice-cold, unflappable and inscrutable, went wheel to wheel with a Norris plagued by a lack of confidence in his clearly immense ability. The Mercedes-AMG GT stars in F1: The Movie. Picture: Supplied My invitation to the Australian premiere of F1: The Movie included a drive of a $400,000 Mercedes-AMG sports car that features in the film, the opportunity to wear the same $45,000 IWC watch shown on screen, and all the alcohol-free Heineken I could drink. Which isn't much. The best racing movies are underpinned by real stories. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Rush (2013) faithfully tells the gripping story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, pitched in a do-or-die battle with brutal consequences. Ford v Ferrari (2019) has Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles beating the odds to win Le Mans, and the biographical Senna (2010) is told with more care than Kosinski managed. Matt Damon and Christian Bale in a scene from the movie Ford V Ferrari. I'd even argue Will Ferrell's silly NASCAR flick Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) has more heart, humour and audience appeal than a none-too-convincing Brad Pitt trying to climb onto the podium. Sure, the film might give F1 a further bump in popularity. But fans won't find much beyond what they already see on Grand Prix Sundays. F1: The Movie reaches Australian screens on June 26. Originally published as Is F1: The Movie any good?
