This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Christian Bale, right, and Matt Damon in a scene from the film, "Ford v.
(Merrick Morton/20th Century Fox via AP)NEW YORK, NY Ford v Ferrari put its competition in the rearview, racing to a $31 million debut at the box office in a No.
James Mangolds racing drama rode into the weekend with strong reviews and Oscar buzz for its for leads, Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
Ford v Ferrari, which dramatizes the Ford Motor Co.s push to unseat the perennial power Ferrari at Frances 24-hour Les Mans race in 1966, has been considered a kind of throwback film, built largely on story, practical effects and star power.
The Kristen Stewart-led film opened below expectations with $8.6 million.