Pitt suggests F1 movie took inspiration from Crashgate scandal

Brad Pitt revealed that the plot of F1: The Movie took inspiration from some infamous moments in the championship’s history – notably the 2008 Crashgate scandal that rocked the Singapore Grand Prix and resulted in bans from Formula 1 for several members of the Renault team.
At the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashed in order to give an advantage ...Keep reading