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The much awaited movie with a Formula One theme, starring Brad Pitt and co-produced by Lewis Hamilton, has gone over budget during production. The production is currently under financial strain since it needs a significant box office hit to break even.

As per sources from Koimoi.com, the picture, which is supposedly titled ‘Apex’ but has not yet been given an official title, has had considerable financial challenges, causing its production expenses to exceed $300 million.

A-list actor Damson Idris plays a retired Formula One driver who mentors a bright young talent in the fictional Apex Grand Prix team, while Brad Pitt plays that role. Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem’s performances add even more flair to the ensemble.

Nevertheless, the unique setting and the glitz of the performers have come at a heavy cost. Although a sizable budget was initially allocated, the real costs skyrocketed since real race vehicles and stringent safety procedures had to be used throughout production. Despite their goal of offering a genuine racing experience, these components have significantly increased the price.

The financial trajectory of ‘Apex’ experienced further instability as a result of delays resulting from the 2023 Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America strike. The disruptions caused more financial pressure because they not only postponed the filming but also required reshoots of several scenes.

Using modified F2 cars as stand-ins for F1 cars and filming at actual Grand Prix events, like the legendary Silverstone circuit during the British Grand Prix weekend last year, director Joseph Kosinski and screenplay co-writer Ehren Kruger aimed to capture the spirit of Formula One by incorporating real race environments into the narrative.

However, the extravagant outlay has established an enormous break-even threshold. ‘Apex’ has to produce over $100,000 in order to pay for its increased expenses.

Lewis Hamilton Caresses the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 in First Outing as a Duo

Unsurprising to many, Lewis Hamilton shows where his loyalties lie while introducing the all-electric car of a German performance brand, as he promotes the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+.

Mercedes can now officially boast about their new shiny toy. Literally, as they just introduced the all-electric car during Mercedes Media Night on September 5, in Munich. Online, the company made the announcement with a 43-second teaser look at the upcoming luxury car, starring Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ F1 driver.

The clip shows Hamilton wearing all black to match the new German engineering wonder, and we see him walking around the curvy lines of the vehicle, and caressing the smooth features of the new machine.

Hamilton also briefly hops inside the new EV, showing off the perfect way in which the carmaker combined performance, luxury and technology in one car. While he doesn’t actually drive the auto in the teaser, the Brit emphasizes the frameless doors and the handles as he hops inside the machine, and also shows the big MBUX Hyperscreen fitted inside.

The new car will be just the beginning in AMG’s (hopefully) long line of electric cars. The carmaker, just like the mother company, makes the promise of zero emissions driving, while keeping true to the exciting rides they’ve used us to by now – the AMG EQS, for instance, can reach 100 kph (62 mph) in just 3.4 seconds, “with a battery charge level of at least 80 percent.”

Hamilton is a non-surprising celebrity to promote the new car. Given his status, he gives exactly the kind of confidence you need driving around in a luxury vehicles like the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+.

Separately, just a few days ago, AMG introduced a new car, the new GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe with a new brand ambassador, Will.I.Am.

Lewis Hamilton: Revolutionizing Imola into a Fashion Mecca

The aura of Lewis Hamilton extends far beyond the racetrack; it infiltrates the very essence of fashion, transforming Imola into an unexpected hub of style. As Formula 1 enthusiasts await the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Hamilton’s presence infuses the event with a vibrant energy that transcends mere competition. It’s a fusion of speed and sophistication, where every lap becomes a strut down the runway.

In Imola, Hamilton emerges as a paragon of sartorial excellence, his attire carefully curated to reflect the pinnacle of haute couture.

Adorned in a Prada ensemble plucked straight from the runways of Spring/Summer 2024, he accessorizes with rings by Marie Lichtenberg and Cartier’s Les Berlingots De Cartier, complemented by the opulent shades of Jacques Marie Mage’s Mishima sunglasses.

Yet, Hamilton’s fashion foray is not merely an aesthetic dalliance—it’s a testament to his multifaceted persona. Beyond the realm of Formula 1, he aspires to leave an indelible mark on the fashion landscape, harboring dreams of establishing his own LVMH-inspired empire. Surrounded by luminaries of the fashion world such as Grace Wales Bonner and Martine Rose, Hamilton’s ambitions soar to dizzying heights, mirroring the adrenaline-fueled rush of the racetrack.

With each appearance, Hamilton’s wardrobe becomes a canvas, showcasing an eclectic array of designers—from Prada to Marc Jacobs, Gucci to Rick Owens. His fashion sensibilities, like his racing prowess, defy convention, blurring the boundaries between sportsmanship and style. For Hamilton, every event is an opportunity to make a statement, to redefine the boundaries of fashion and athleticism.

As spectators, we are not merely bystanders; we are witnesses to a phenomenon—a convergence of speed, skill, and style embodied by the inimitable Lewis Hamilton. In Imola, the roar of engines mingles with the applause of fashion aficionados, as Hamilton etches his legacy not only on the track but also on the hallowed grounds of haute couture.

Lewis Hamilton has urged Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes, to name 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli in his place.

When Hamilton joins Ferrari in 2025, he will leave a seat empty at the Silver Arrows after seven world championships.

In addition to Carlos Sainz, who is moving up to Ferrari to make room for Hamilton, Wolff has made overtures to Max Verstappen.

“Carlos is an excellent driver, and he would bring value to any team wherever he goes,” Hamilton remarked prior to this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola.

“I don’t know what Toto has planned, but if it were my job and my role, I would take on Kimi and a young person.”

Until 2028, Verstappen is bound to Red Bull, and despite the team’s off-track issues this season, it appears he will not be leaving.

While Sainz, 29, and Mercedes protégé Antonelli were the front-runners, Mercedes protégé Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon were also mentioned in relation to Hamilton’s seat; however, they have since inked new contracts with Aston Martin and Williams, respectively.

As the Silver Arrows consider their options, Antonelli, who turns 18 in August, has lately tested Mercedes gear in Austria and Imola. Mercedes is anticipated to give the Italian more runs later in the year.

Two weeks ago, Hamilton finished sixth in Miami, his best performance of an otherwise disappointing Mercedes farewell. Despite this setback, the 39-year-old Hamilton remained upbeat, saying, “The energy in the team is amazing.”

Even though we have been knocked down quite a few times this year, they never give up and are incredibly resilient.

“We still have a long way to go. However, I am looking forward to what I know is now in the works. We know what we want to do and what has to change since we have discovered our North Star.

Max Verstappen has been warned that his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, is ready to move on to another F1 driver.

Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet was made fun of after qualifying on Saturday at the Singapore Grand Prix, following a hugely embarrassing moment for Red Bull.

The Milton Keynes-based side endured a weekend to forget at the Marina Bay Circuit, with qualifying having been the lowest of lows for them.

For the first time since the 2018 Russian Grand Prix, the Austrians didn’t have a single car progress into Q3, with Verstappen having qualified 11th with Sergio Perez in 13th.

Incredibly, it was AlphaTauri’s stand-in Liam Lawson who dumped Verstappen out of qualifying, with the Kiwi having finished P10 in Q2.

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Fans quickly joked on social media that Piquet will be interested in the young driver, given that she left Daniil Kvyat at a similar time to Verstappen replacing the Russian at Red Bull.

One fan posted the meme of American TV host Anthony Adams rubbing his hands together.

“Kelly Piquet seeing Lawson out-qualify Verstappen,” @ScrewderiaF1 captioned the meme.

It was normal service for Verstappen on Sunday at least where he finished as the top Red Bull driver, after getting past Lawson very quickly.

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The reigning World Champion recovered to finish fifth, whilst Perez could only recover to eighth.

Behind Perez was Lawson in ninth, who scored points in just his third F1 race.

The Red Bull reserve driver was sensational throughout the weekend and is now likely to give the Austrians a huge headache for 2024.

Having settled into F1 so quickly since replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo, Lawson must be given a seat at AlphaTauri next season.

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Lawson is clearly a real star of the future who could potentially be a real candidate to replace Perez at the end of 2024, although it’ll mean that either Ricciardo or Yuki Tsunoda won’t be given a spot on the grid next season.

There has been rumours that Tsunoda could become Red Bull’s reserve driver in 2024, making way for AlphaTauri to have a driver line-up of Ricciardo and Lawson.

As things stand, this looks like the Faenza-based team’s strongest possible line-up for 2024, although time will tell if comes to fruition.

As they partied together last weekend, insiders say the former bandmates have been in close contact, with Posh advising Geri on how to bounce back after a scandal

She appeared to put her husband’s controversy aside last week as she partied the night away with her fellow Spice Girls at Victoria Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday bash.

Donning a £760 wedding frock, Geri Horner, 51, put on a confident display in the absence of her Formula One boss beau,

Christian Horner, 50, who has been embroiled in a sexting scandal with a former colleague since February, something he has strenuously denied.

And insiders say the star has been leaning on her former bandmate for advice in her bid to bounce back from the recent controversy.

The source says, “Victoria has been a tower of strength and support to Geri over the last couple of months, which have been some of the worst of her life.

“If anyone knows what it’s like to have their marriage thrust into the spotlight at the hands of a scandal, and to publicly and privately navigate through such a turbulent time, it’s Victoria. She’s been a rock to Geri, helping to guide and advise her through it all, having been there herself.”

Last month it was reported that the mum-of-two – who shares seven-year-old son, Monty, with the racing boss – was considering skipping the designer’s bash in an effort to keep a low profile amid her husband’s ongoing drama.

And pals say it’s thanks to Posh – who celebrated alongside her husband, David, 49, and four children – that the pop star-turned-children’s author not only showed up, but confidently gave fellow party-goers a glimpse of her famous alter-ego “Ginger Spice” for an impromptu performance with her fellow bandmates.

The source adds, “It was Vic’s idea to perform at her party, and while Geri was initially hesitant about putting herself out there at such a difficult time, Vic managed to persuade her – insisting how it would be great PR as well as diverting attention away from the recent strife.

“Watching fans across the world go into a frenzy after David posted the video highlighted how right Vic was. It made Geri even more confident in heeding her advice and letting Posh guide her through this. She thanked her pal for helping shift the attention and giving her some relief from all the stress and upset she’s endured over the last couple of months.”

In February, the Red Bull chief was cleared of sexual misconduct following allegations made by a female colleague.

Just 24 hours later, the scandal blew up when a series of flirtatious WhatsApp messages and pictures – allegedly sent by Christian – were leaked to a string of journalists and sports bosses.

Despite publicly standing by the sports mogul – piling on the PDA at his F1 races – behind the scenes, Geri was reportedly left “fuming”.

Last week, it was revealed the couple – who shared a glimpse of their home life on Netflix show Drive To Survive earlier this year – are keen to do a fly-on-the-wall documentary in a bid to reveal their unity following the success of the Beckhams’ self-titled series.

Their show broached the numerous scandals the pair have endured throughout their almost 25-year marriage, including David’s alleged affair with Rebecca Loos – which he has always denied – and received rave reviews, helping to solidify Brand Beckham.

The source says, “Knowing first-hand the struggle of navigating through public scrutiny and having your marriage thrust into the spotlight while suffering in private, Vic said opening up their lives to the cameras would not only help repair Christian’s public image, but show their solidarity as a couple too.

“Victoria has urged Geri to do whatever it takes to turn this around and even in Geri’s lowest moments, she said if she and David can manage to overcome everything they’ve been through over the last quarter of a decade, she and Christian can too.”

And pals say while Geri – who’s also mum to 17-year-old daughter, Bluebell, from a previous relationship – is yet to convince her husband of her latest reality show plan, she’s determined to continue taking Victoria’s advice.

The source adds, “Geri has jokingly referred to Vic as her ‘Crisis PR guru’ – insisting she doesn’t know how she’d have gotten through this distressing time without her.

“While this nightmare is by no means over, she’s intent on continuing to draw on her inner strength and lean on her support network while ensuring her marriage not only survives, but becomes even stronger.”

“Morning work out with this Love Machine,” the Spice Girls alum captioned her Instagram post

Victoria Beckham is showing off the view she had during her morning workout.

On Tuesday, the Spice Girls alum, 49, posted a video on Instagram while in the gym with husband David Beckham.

In the clip, David, 48, is wearing a pair of short and fitted blue shorts while doing a series of push ups into a downward dog position.

“Morning work out with this Love Machine 🔊😂 @davidbeckham” she captioned the post while filming different angles of her husband’s butt.

Fans flocked to the comments section over the view of her husband’s tight shorts.

“She knows what she’s doing to us all 😍🔥😂” one follower wrote while another added, “VB out here doing the Lord’s work 🙌 🥰”

“Holy Crap I can almost see the golden balls🙌😂” another person commented.

Victoria and David often post videos of their at-home couple’s workout.

Earlier this year, the fashion designer shared a glimpse at the daily fitness routine, joking that her husband “looks great not doing much” while she works up a sweat in their private gym.

“While one of us works really hard… the other one looks great not doing much 🥴” she wrote in the caption, tagging their trainer Bobby Rich.

In the first photo, David lied on the floor stretching his legs and using a massage gun on his shirtless chest while looking at his phone. Victoria also took a mirror selfie as she used a stair climber and her husband of 23 years stood nearby.

Victoria previously told The Sunday Times that she preferred to work out alone in 2017, as it was “really the only time in the day I get to myself.”

“No one comes into the gym, no one follows me in there with a laptop,” she said at the time.

“If I’m standing in the kitchen for too long, then laptops will come floating in my direction. Someone always wants something approved, something signed off,” explained Victoria. “Other than the children, no one dares come into the gym.”

The retired NFL quarterback spent time with friends aboard a luxury yacht in Sardinia, Italy

David Beckham is happy to poke fun at his pal Tom Brady on social media.

The retired soccer player, 48, left a playful comment on an Instagram photo of Brady, 45, after the former quarterback hung out with entrepreneur David Grutman on a yacht in Sardinia, Italy.

“Tom looks a little bored to be honest,” Beckham wrote on the post. He also tagged Grutman and Brady and added laughing and yawning emojis in his comment.

The retired NFL star and Grutman, who owns several Miami-based restaurants and night clubs, enjoyed a sunny day on the yacht with friends,

including actor Leonardo DiCaprio — notably another ex of Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.

Brady joined Beckham in poking fun at the photo of himself and Grutman in the comments. “I’m ready for my hospitality internship,” he wrote, adding several laughing emojis.

Now that the father-of-three is retired and single, he’s been soaking up the sun worldwide.

On May 2, Brady was spotted on the golf course at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles while his ex-wife Bündchen attended the Met Gala in New York City.

And in April, the quarterback invited friends — like his former receivers Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman — and family to a private beach getaway to celebrate his retirement.

“Grateful to have the chance to celebrate such an amazing life on and off the field with friends and family,” the former NFL quarterback wrote on Instagram.

The video shows Brady and several of his NFL friends hitting the golf course and playing football on the beach, followed by epic shots of the party guests dancing and celebrating the legendary athlete’s career on the field.

DeSorbo, 31, explained that she got invited to a “very small intimate gathering” event hosted by Beckham, 50, during the Tuesday, April 30, episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast.

When it came time to choose an outfit, DeSorbo opted for a navy blue Jacquemus gown featuring a high neckline, cutouts on her sides and a sheer skirt.

She accessorized with a number of silver bracelets including one that wrapped around her forearm.

For glam, she donned a full beat including long lashes, a sharp contour and smokey eyeshadow. Her brunette locks were styled in a chic bun.

“Some of [the other guests] showed up in jeans,” the reality star continued. “I was like, ‘I missed the vibe.’ I was in a floor-length dress. Part of it was sheer!” she said as cohost Hannah Berner cracked up.

“I walk up and [Victoria] is like, ‘Oh my God I love your bracelet.’” DeSorbo said, noting the fashion designer was pointing at her upper-arm accessory.

Beckham, 50, continued to compliment DeSorbo’s jewelry, telling her she had been “trying to find a bracelet like that.”

“Immediately I take it right off,” DeSorbo told Berner, 32. “I go, ‘You should try it on.’” After Beckham tried the accessory on, DeSorbo offered the jewelry to the designer.

At first, Beckham refused to take the bangle but after DeSorbo insisted, she accepted the gift.

“I have a friendship bracelet with Victoria Beckham,” DeSorbo quipped. “What do you bitches in jeans have?”

DeSorbo and Beckham snapped a pic together at the event, which the reality star later shared via Instagram. Beckham, for her part, looked elegant in a pale pink frock featuring a flowy top, a cinched waist and a loose skirt. She accessorized with black heels, glossy lips and beachy waves.

“Victoria and I have friendship bracelets so you literally can’t tell me anything moving forward,” DeSorbo captioned the post.

Wayne Rooney: HALF-PRICE CHICKEN SALAD AND SPAGHETTI

Not only does Wayne Rooney like his grub, he loves a bargain too. When Wazza and his missus Coleen popped out for some scran at their local Gusto restaurant in 2009,

Rooney went for a £5.95 chicken salad starter and £8.95 spaghetti bolognese.

The Man United striker then produced a half-price voucher when the bill arrived, which may explain why he came close to quitting Old Trafford before getting a pay rise in 2010.

Ashley Young: CURRIED GOAT

In 2008 Aston Villa released a cookbook revealing their players favourite dishes.

It turns out sought-after winger Ashley Young is a curried goat man, while his former team-mate Gareth Barry rates the traditional Sunday roast. Meanwhile, sweet-toothed striker John Carew opted for the humble apple crumble.

Tom Huddlestone: TOMATO SAUCE

Under Juande Ramos’ regime, Tottenham’s Tom Huddlestone was forced to give up his favourite condiment. “I miss ketchup with my chicken,” said Huddlestone, reflecting on the Spanish gaffer’s strict dietary regime. Judging by his physique, Huddlestone didn’t end up missing it too much.

JIMMY GREAVES: PIE AND MASH WITH BLACKCURRANT CRUMBLE AND CUSTARD

One of the greatest goal scorers in English football history had a pre-match diet that wouldn’t go down well with the likes of Arsene Wenger. Before games Greavsie would head off “to Moody’s Cafe in Canning Town where we would order our pre-match meal of roast beef and Yorkshire with all the trimmings or pie and mash followed by blackcurrant crumble and custard.” Legendary.

ALAN SHEARER: CHICKEN AND BEANS

Match of the Day pundit Shearer was actually nicknamed after his favourite meal while at his first club, Southampton. Chicken and beans was his name and that was the pre-match nosh Shearer credited with fuelling the goals that took Blackburn to the 1995 Premier League title. Lest we forget, Shearer celebrated that title success by going home to creosote his garden fence. Chicken, beans and creosote: the cornerstone of any good championship triumph.

Rio Ferdinand: NANDO’S

When he’s not tweeting about Nando’s, Rio can often be found wolfing down food from the Portuguese fast food joint. “When I come down to London by train, I always stop in at the Nando’s in Euston for a bite,” confirmed Ferdinand. “OMD this nandos is gonna get destroyed!” was one of his more recent tweets. Presumably Wayne Rooney supplies him with money saving vouchers, too.