Ron Howard Film To Focus On Epic Formula One Duel

Over the last six decades Formula One racing has entertained millions of fans around the world, but the sport’s impact on the silver screen has been surprisingly minimal. Aside from 1966 blockbuster Grand Prix and the recent Senna documentary, there have been very few serious attempts to capture the essence of F1 on celluloid for cinemagoers. But that’s all about to change, thanks to a new project headed up by Hollywood director Ron Howard. Expected to tell the story of the thrilling title fight between Niki Lauda and James Hunt during the 1976 season, the film has been scripted by Frost/Nixon writer Peter Morgan. Speaking exclusively to Formula1.com, Howard discusses the forthcoming project


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Maulvader - 8/9/2011 2:07:48 PM

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So the most vanilla director ever will make a movie about the most fast-paced sport ever. Wouldn't F1 be more of a Michael Bay territory?

recca7 - 8/9/2011 4:02:30 PM

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hahah no..there are crashes in f1 but no epic explosions and stadiums being torched

MorePower - 8/10/2011 2:58:31 PM

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If you love F1, there is no way you would ever want Michael Bay to direct a film about it! EVER!!!