This week, the new season of “Queen of Motorsport” starts, which can be followed on the Kyivstar TV platform.
Hot asphalt, roaring engines and breathtaking speed! The new Formula 1 season starts this week , and that means tough duels on the track, strategic battles in the pits and unexpected twists in the fight for the championship.
The first stage of the prestigious World Championship in motor racing – the Australian Grand Prix – will be held on March 14-16. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, at 7:00, and the race itself will start on March 16 at 6:00. The live broadcast can be viewed on the Setanta Sports+ channel, which is available on the Kyivstar TV platform. A replay of the race will be available on Sunday, March 16, at 11:00.
The 2025 season will be the 75th in the history of Formula 1. It will include 24 stages in different parts of the world, and the championship will end at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5-7. An important innovation this year is the abolition of the additional point for the best lap in the race, which will add even more intrigue to the fight for the title.
To further immerse yourself in the world of speed and excitement, we have prepared a special selection of films for fans of auto racing. What to watch?
- Outsiders (2019) – the legendary confrontation between Ford and Ferrari
Based on true events, the film tells the story of the famous rivalry between two auto giants – Ford and Ferrari – in the legendary Le Mans endurance race of 1966. Henry Ford II wants to prove that the American auto industry can create a car capable of defeating the invincible Ferrari. To do this, he brings in talented engineer Carroll Shelby and brilliant but wayward racer Ken Miles. Their collaboration, filled with risk and passion for speed, changed the history of motorsports forever.
- Death Race (2008) – Win the race to stay alive
In a post-apocalyptic world of violent spectator entertainment, former racing champion Jenson Ames (played by Jason Statham) is forced to compete in a deadly race in prison. At the wheel of an armored car equipped with flamethrowers, machine guns and spikes, he must win freedom in a dangerous competition where the strongest survive. An explosive mix of speed, dynamic fight scenes and uncompromising action makes this film perfect for adrenaline junkies.
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) – When Speed Meets Art
The third part of the cult franchise “Fast and Furious” takes us to the heart of Japanese car culture – Tokyo. Young racer Sean Boswell is forced to move to Japan, where he discovers drifting – a special style of racing that requires skillful control over the car. Narrow streets of the metropolis, night races, intriguing rivalry and dizzying turns make this story unforgettable for all fans of speed.
- The cartoon “Cars” (2006) – an animated classic for the whole family
Even among cartoons there are real racing legends! Lightning McQueen, an ambitious and self-confident racing car, dreams of winning the Piston Cup. But a chance meeting with the residents of the small town of Radiator Springs changes his outlook on life. This touching story is not only about speed, but also about friendship, team spirit and the fact that real victory is not only about the finish line.
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