The Real Formula 1: What EA Can Learn from the Upcoming Movie
Brad Pitt’s involvement in the new F1 movie has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The question on everyone’s mind is: what can EA’s next F1 game learn from this cinematic masterpiece? One thing is for sure - Braking Point needs to up its game.
A Star-Studded Cast
The movie’s plot revolves around Sonny Hayes, an F1 driver whose career was cut short by injury. Thirty years later, he makes a surprising comeback to the F1 grid. This got us thinking - what if EA’s next Braking Point protagonist was a seasoned driver in their fifties? Someone like Mika Hakkinen, the flying Finn who took a sabbatical from Formula One and never looked back. It’s entirely plausible that he’d find a drive back in F1 a quarter-century later, just like Sonny Hayes.
Image: A Formula One car in all its glory
Sponsors in Team Names: The Key to Authenticity
The movie’s fictional team, Expensify Apex Grand Prix, has a sponsor in its name. This is something EA can learn from. In today’s F1, sponsors are an integral part of team names. Take Visa CashApp RB, for instance. If EA wants to add a touch of realism to Braking Point, they should consider following suit.
Image: A Formula One team with a sponsor in its name
Wide-Angle Shots: The Secret to Conveying Speed
The most striking shots in the F1 movie trailer are from its onboard cameras. The field of view is much wider than what we’re used to in broadcast footage or EA’s F1 games. This wide-angle approach makes the cars look faster than ever before. If EA can replicate this in their next game, it’ll be a game-changer.
Image: An on-board camera shot from a Formula One car
When in Doubt, Bring in the A-Listers
The F1 movie trailer opens with Sonny Hayes explaining that Red Bull, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and McLaren all have Expensify Apex Grand Prix beaten on the straights. This is followed by a thrilling sequence of shots that showcase the car’s speed and agility. If EA wants to add some star power to their next game, they should consider bringing in some A-listers to spice things up.
Image: Brad Pitt in the Formula One movie
In conclusion, EA’s next F1 game can learn a thing or two from the upcoming movie. From star-studded casts to wide-angle shots, there are plenty of ways to make Braking Point more realistic and engaging. Let’s hope EA takes note and gives us a game that’s worthy of the Formula One franchise.
