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Rush to hit UK screens in September as first trailer of Formula One movie about 1976 title battle between Hunt and Lauda is released
The movie, which will hit UK screens from September, depicts the story of the 1976 Formula One season.
The flamboyant Hunt won the world title from Lauda by just one point following a controversial campaign where Lauda suffered an almost life-ending crash after his Ferrari erupted into a fireball at the Nurburgring.
Miraculously Lauda returned to the cockpit after missing just two races, but narrowly missed out on retaining his title.
The film is directed by American Ron Howard and comes two years after the critically-acclaimed documentary about three-time world champion Ayrton Senna was released.
Hunt is played by Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, best known for his work on The Avengers, while Spanish-born actor Daniel Bruhl plays the role of Lauda.
Daniel Bruhl as Lauda.
Chris Hemsworth as Hunt
Oscar-winning director Howard said of the movie: 'Lauda and Hunt were rock stars of the race track: two absolute pros at the top of their game, in a time when sex was safe, driving was dangerous and all bets were off.
'They were also complicated, fascinating men and born rivals. Rush will be as much about that personal rivalry as it will be about the thrill of the race.'
Hunt beat Lauda to the championship by just one point
