Chase Briscoe Slams Haas F1 Driver’s Praise of Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie as “Closest to Reality”
In a shocking turn of events, Chase Briscoe has unleashed a fiery rebuttal against an F1 driver’s glowing review of Brad Pitt’s upcoming Formula One movie. While many were left in awe after a special screening in Monaco, with F1 driver Esteban Ocon hailing it as the most realistic racing movie ever seen, Briscoe begs to differ.
Disputing Ocon’s claim, Briscoe boldly declares that “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” offers a truer portrayal of racing life. The Joe Gibbs Racing rising star took to social media to express his opinion, stating, “Talladega Nights is basically exactly what it’s like being a NASCAR driver.”
Directed by Adam McKay and featuring a star-studded cast including Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, the 2006 comedy is renowned for its satirical take on NASCAR culture. Former NASCAR drivers Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr. even make cameo appearances in the film. Interestingly, the movie is now available for free to premium Prime Video subscribers.
Briscoe himself paid homage to the iconic movie back in 2023 when he and then-teammate Ryan Preece recreated the famous paint jobs from Talladega Nights during a NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. While Preece sported Ricky Bobby’s distinctive livery on his No. 41 car, Briscoe’s No. 14 Mustang featured the classic Old Spice red and blue design of Cal Naughton Jr. Despite the nostalgic tribute, Briscoe finished 13th in the race, which was ultimately won by Ryan Blaney.
Fast forward to the current season, Briscoe finds himself in 12th place in the driver standings, with several impressive finishes under his belt. As he continues to chase his first win of the year, all eyes are on him as he gears up for the next race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
In a touching gesture ahead of the upcoming race, the 66th Coca-Cola 600, Briscoe will honor fallen veteran Staff Sgt. Alan Shaw on Memorial Day. Shaw, who tragically lost his life during a mission in Iraq, was a highly respected member of the military, affectionately known as “Superman” by his comrades. Briscoe expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to commemorate Shaw’s service, aiming to pay tribute to him with a victory on race day.
Fans eager to witness Briscoe’s tribute and performance can catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video or tune in to radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Notably, Briscoe’s teammate, Christopher Bell, will be defending his title as the reigning champion of the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 race.
As the NASCAR season heats up, Briscoe’s bold statements and heartfelt gestures add a layer of emotion and intensity to the already thrilling competition on the track. Stay tuned for more updates as the young driver continues his quest for victory amidst fierce competition.
