Ford v Ferrari lands Oscar nomination for Best Picture
James Mangold’s movie has been nominated for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is believed to be a first for a motor racing-themed film.
Depicting the legendary fight at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the Ford Motor Company spent a small fortune to develop a car that was capable of dethroning Enzo Ferrari’s creations, the movie earned acclaim from most formal reviews, and was subject to criticism for inaccuracies and fictionalized segments from experts on the rich era of international sports car competition.
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Although, which features Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles, is thought to be the first racing-related movie to be considered for Best Picture, its predecessors, including John Frankenheimer’s lavish 1966 film , have been nominated in other categories by AMPAS, with earning three Oscars for sound editing, sound mixing, and film editing.
The 92nd Academy Awards airs February 9.
Marshall Pruett
The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.
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