New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The race to the Oscars has just gained new contenders, as the team behind the hit summer blockbuster 'F1 - starring Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula 1 driver - has officially submitted three of its standout songs for consideration in the Best Original Song category.

The Warner Bros. and Apple production has selected Tate McRae's 'Just Keep Watching,' Ed Sheeran's 'Drive,' and Doja Cat's 'Lose My Mind' as its official submissions, marking a major step forward in the film's awards campaign.

The three songs have already become commercial and critical hits, now poised to compete for one of Hollywood's most coveted honours.

Under what's known as 'the Menken rule' - introduced by the Academy's music branch in 2008 - only ...