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Ron Howard to direct Lauda/Hunt F1 Film

14 years ago
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A movie about the 1976 wold championship battle between Niki Lauda and James Hunt appears to have taken one step closer to production with news that Ron Howard has come onboard as the director.

Los Angeles-based websites are reporting that Cross Creek Pictures, of Oscar-winning Black Swan fame, will partly fund the film which has been titled Rush. Howard, who directed real-life dramas Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and Frost/Nixon, is said to be working alongside acclaimed script writer Peter Morgan with the development project currently being touted to studios. The recent success of Senna proves there is an appetite for well-produced F1 films and Steven Spielberg is currently planning a biopic about Hunt with backing from major studio Dreamworks.

Rush would have plenty of material to draw upon, with Lauda’s heroic comeback from a near fatal crash at the Nurburgring and the dramatic season finale in torrential rain at Fuji. Hunt and Lauda would also provide charismatic central characters while the battle between their respective teams, McLaren and Ferrari, still rages today.

However, there have always been reservations about F1-based films due to the inherent costs involved in recreating races and the need to satisfy audiences in the USA where the sport is not as popular.
[Source: ESPN]

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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