Fast Five: Massa violates 'lawyer's orders', F1 set to take over America, and other big updates

Massa violates 'lawyer's orders'

Felipe Massa may have breached orders from his lawyers investigating the 2008 F1 World Championship results by discussing the case publicly. Massa recently sought legal advice after Bernie Ecclestone's comments that bosses knew about Nelson Piquet Jr's crash but didn't act. Massa claims he's seeking justice for himself, his family, friends, and Ferrari fans. However, he did not provide a potential timeline for updates on the investigation, as he has been instructed to remain silent.

Click here to read the full article by Stuart Ballard (express.co.uk). 

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F1 set to take over America

Formula 1 is set to return to Miami this weekend for the second year in a row, marking the first of three American races in 2023. Last year's inaugural race successfully showcased F1's US appeal and proved that the sport could make its mark in one of the world's biggest cities with a distinct Miami flair. The race organizers are committed to keeping the city's culture and community at the heart of the event by incorporating local food vendors and benefiting the local economy. Last year's track had some teething problems, so the entire circuit has been relaid for this year. F1 and the race organizers are committed to tapping into and driving the US growth with a spectacle bigger and better than last year.

Click here to read the full article by Luke Smith (theathletic.com).

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Brad Pitt will drive on track

Brad Pitt is set to star in a new Formula 1 movie directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film will feature a custom F2 or F3-type car designed by Mercedes, which Pitt will drive during private sessions at the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. The movie will also star Lewis Hamilton, who is advising on the storyline and script to ensure accuracy. The film, produced by Hamilton's newly-created Dawn Apollo Films, is currently untitled and will see Pitt's character come out of retirement to mentor a younger driver. 

Click here to read the full article by Thomas Maher (planetf1.com).

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'We've moved on,' Russell on Verstappen

Max Verstappen and George Russell have moved on from their confrontation during the Azerbaijan Sprint race. Verstappen clarified that their relationship is "absolutely fine", and Russell said he would continue to race the same way and that there's "no air to be cleared" between them. Despite the heated moment, Russell still respects Verstappen as a great driver.

Click here to read the full article on grandprix247

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Herta's hilarious shot at Brad Pitt

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Colton Herta, who failed to get the super license he needed to race in F1, took to social media over Brad Pitt being able to drive on track at upcoming races. Brad Pitt will be driving an F1 car in an 11th team at the Silverstone GP, causing a buzz in the world of motorsport.