Formula 1 and GTA: Promo Videos and Drivers’ Favorite Games
OPla G
4 May 22:00
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0For the second year in a row, the developers have launched a themed week with open-wheel cars in GTA Online (2024, 2025), timed neatly right before the Miami Grand Prix. Formula 1 has responded in kind — though its interest is increasingly drawn to the hype around GTA 6.
Ahead of last year’s race, British broadcaster Sky Sports released a promotional video styled after the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1. Naturally, it featured Tom Petty — Love is a Long Road and plenty of imagery associated with the iconic video game series. This spring, the concept was picked up by the French broadcaster of the championship, Canal+. They were joined by the F1 team itself, which posted a short video filled with visual and audio cues instantly recognizable to fans of the franchise.
But that’s not all! Just over a week ago, Ferrari’s official channel published a video featuring the team’s drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, discussing their favorite video games. Together, they agreed that GTA 5 tops the list. They also admitted they can’t wait for the next installment and know they’ll need to clear their schedules when it drops.
Ahead of last year’s race, British broadcaster Sky Sports released a promotional video styled after the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1. Naturally, it featured Tom Petty — Love is a Long Road and plenty of imagery associated with the iconic video game series. This spring, the concept was picked up by the French broadcaster of the championship, Canal+. They were joined by the F1 team itself, which posted a short video filled with visual and audio cues instantly recognizable to fans of the franchise.
Pulling up to Miami Customs… you know what that means ??? @Stake #MiamiGP ?? pic.twitter.com/jqu2j5nYro
— Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber (@stakef1team_ks) April 28, 2025
