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F1: The Movie Sound Team Wins Weekend of Awards

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The sound design team behind Apple TV's 'F1: The Movie' secured two prestigious awards this past weekend. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the team received the AMPS Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film at the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) ceremony in London. Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and her colleagues accepted the honor, highlighting the collaborative effort required to create the film's immersive engine sounds.

The following day, Sunday, February 22, the team was honored again at the Royal Festival Hall in London by the Bafta awards. F1: The Movie was nominated in four categories at Bafta, including Best Sound, which it ultimately won. Gareth John, the sound designer, expressed that the award belonged to the entire team and thanked Apple and the director, Joe Kosinsky, for their support. This weekend sweep underscores the team's exceptional work in crafting the film's auditory experience.