Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt has become a regular fixture in the Formula 1 paddock thanks to his upcoming film, aptly titled “F1.” The action flick is slated to become the movie of the summer when it arrives in cinemas June 2025, featuring cameos from real F1 drivers and high-speed scenes with Pitt behind the wheel of a modified F2 car. Here’s everything we know about “F1” so far.
What is ‘F1’ about?
The film follows Pitt as Sonny Hayes, an ex-F1 driver who makes a surprise return to the grid years after suffering a horrible crash. He’s recruited by the owner of the fictional APXGP team, played by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, who teams him up with Damson Idris’ character, rookie Joshua Pearce. Together, the pair must work to elevate the 11th F1 team towards the top-end of the grid.
“I would be a guy who raced in the ’90s,” Pitt told Martin Brundle in a 2023 interview. “He has a horrible crash and kind of craps out and disappears and then is racing in other disciplines.” Pitt noted that Idris’ character “brings [him] in as kind of a Hail Mary and hijinks ensue.”
F1 previously explained that the film was set to “celebrate the skill and heroism of the drivers while showcasing the incredible challenge of competition in Formula 1.”
Who is in the cast of ‘F1’?
Along with the Academy Award-winning duo of Pitt and Bardem, the film features an all-star cast including “The Crown” actor Tobias Menzies, “The Banshees of Inisherin” star Kerry Condon, “Ted Lasso” actress Sarah Niles, and Idris.
Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo will also appear in the project, along with Simone Ashley, who was spotted filming scenes at the 2024 British Grand Prix. The “Bridgerton” breakout star is an F1 fan who met her boyfriend, Constantin “Tino” Klein, at the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix.
Who is directing ‘F1’?
“F1” is directed by seven-time Academy Award nominee, Joseph Kosinski. The 50-year-old was previously at the helm of the 2022 summer blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Where was ‘F1’ filmed?
“F1” was filmed during race weekends at Silverstone, Hungary, Spa, Monza, Zandvoort, Japan, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi and Mexico City. F1 allowed the crew to set up in an empty garage, which was fitted out with signage for the fictional 11th team on the grid — APXGP.
Staged garage for an upcoming motor racing movie starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris
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