Drive Me Crazy

The fast-paced world of Formula 1 provides the backdrop for this competent contemporary from Dent (Just One Taste). Chloe Coleman is breaking gender barriers working for Arden Racing as one of the first female F1 team principals, but struggles to overcome imposter syndrome and gain respect from her misogynistic coworkers. It doesn’t help when she learns that the struggling Arden Racing has also just signed driver Matt Warner. Once a rising star, Matt’s career has suffered after a traumatic crash that injured his friend and left him rattled. He’s also Chloe’s teen crush. The pair were close during their young, ambitious go-kart-racing days but lost touch when Matt entered F1. How exactly this backstory played out is revealed in drawn-out flashbacks hinting at some big betrayal or heartbreak that, when it’s revealed, feels underwhelming. Meanwhile, in the present, Chloe must find a way to work with Matt as his manager and help him rise in the racing ranks once more. Matt’s and Chloe’s ambition and resilience make them admirable heroes, but Dent doesn’t do quite enough to make the racing scenes exciting to those not already invested in F1. Devoted sports romance fans, however, are sure to have a good time with this. (Jan.)