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June 27, 2025 51 mins

Join us to hear our thoughts on the F1 movie after spending decades as F1 fans. Hear what we like and what we don't!

00:00 Intro

00:46 Authenticity vs. Hollywood Elements

05:02 Visuals and Realism in F1 Footage

12:45 Commentary Vibe

14:52 Female Representation in the Film

17:48 Better F1 Intro Than Drive To Survive?

18:44 Fun References For F1 Die Hards

20:20 Overall Thoughts and Rating

22:13 SPOILER ZONE: Is The Plot Even Realistic?

28:52 SPOILER ZONE: Some Racing Flaws That Irked Us

33:08 SPOILER ZONE: Over Simplifying Car Upgrades?

34:38 SPOILER ZONE: Hamilton's Role as Co-Producer

38:58 SPOILER ZONE: Using Historical Footage For Realistic Backstory

45:16 Final Thoughts & Overall Impression

 

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