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Formula One Folly

A Ted Lasso parody

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Vincenzo Landino
Mar 10, 2023
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Opening shot of the Formula One circuit in Monaco, with the roar of engines in the background. Cut to the locker room, where we see Ted Lasso (played by Jason Sudeikis) in his trademark sweater, sitting on a bench, surrounded by Formula One drivers and team principals.

Ted: "Gentlemen, welcome to the Monaco Grand Prix. I know you're all here to compete, but I want you to remember something: it's not about winning or losing; it's about coming together and giving it your all."

The drivers and team principals look at each other skeptically.

Hamilton (played by Lewis Hamilton): "Ted, with all due respect, this is Formula One. Winning is everything."

Ted: "I understand that, Lewis. But I believe that if we focus on team spirit and unity, the wins will come naturally."

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff (played by Toto Wolff): "Ted, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but this is not American football. Formula One is a cut-throat business and you need to have a winning mentality to succeed."

Ted: "I un…

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