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T om C ruise : T he N eed for S peed ‘I make movies for audiences, first and foremost.’ I f there is one story that sums up Tom Cruise, one anecdote that embodies his drive,motivation– and yes, itmust be said–his absolute commitment to adrenaline-fuelled stunts, it might be the time Red Bull was touring to celebrate the return of Formula 1 racing to the U.S. When in Southern California, the team reached out to Tom Cruise, then on a break from filming ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’. They asked him if he would like to pilot one of their rides through the Willow Springs Circuit. Without hesitation, the answer came back: an enthusiastic and resounding ‘yes’. Simply Abu Dhabi | 75