From the set to the track, Nicholas Hoult has star power.
British actor Nicholas Hoult has achieved global fame, with starring roles in the X Men and Mad Max franchises, as well as a role in the Oscar winner, The Favourite. However, Hoult does share one common trait with his character in Mad Max: Fury Road, Nux, and that is a love for racing. Learning to race through Ferrari’s Corso Pilota driving school, the proudest moment of Nicholas Hoult’s racing career thus far is his victory in the timed lap segment of the Ferrari Club Challenge at Watkins Glen.
Ferrari Magazine spotlighted Nicholas Hoult’s impressive display at Watkins Glen, and his journey learning to race with Ferrari Corso Pilota. With his impressive 1:49.2 lap of the circuit, it was Hoult’s first time at Watkins Glen. He achieved the time behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 Challenge, the latest Ferrari Challenge car based on the sensational Ferrari 296 GTB. Compared to the standard supercar, the hybrid system is removed and the Challenge version is distilled for racing excellence, its twin-turbocharged V6 engine good for almost 700 horsepower.
Whether he’s delivering moving performances on film and television, or going 170 mph through the straights of Watkins Glen, Nicholas Hoult hones his skills for impressive success. With his Ferrari 296 Challenge race car in the Coso Pilota program, Hoult is a star on the track, just like his illustrious acting career.
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