Trailer Debut: Rush

Ron Howard’s real-life racing drama Rush has a brand new trailer, positioning it as a potential Oscar contender and definite pulse-quickener.

Chris Hemsworth stars as Formula One driver James Hunt, with Daniel Brühl playing his rival Niki Lauda. The duo battled to dominate the FI circuit in the 1970s.

With a screenplay from Peter Morgan (The Queen, Howard’s own Frost/Nixon), Rush certainly has an esteemed collection of talent behind – and in front of – the camera.

Looking very similar to the fantastic documentary Senna, Rush has rocketed up our most anticipated of 2013 list.

It hits cinemas late in the year (just in time for Academy Awards consideration).