With F1, starring none other than Brad Pitt, Hollywood has at last fastened itself to the rapid pace of Formula 1 racing. Joseph Kosinski, who directed Top Gun: Maverick, is at the helm of the movie, which seeks to capture the heart-racing excitement of Formula One racing on film. The film includes sequences filmed during real Grand Prix weekends. Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures have confirmed that the film, which is being made with the assistance of Formula 1 and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, will be released in standard and IMAX formats in US and Canadian cinemas on June 27.

Brad Pitt's involvement in F1

Brad Pitt portrays Sonny Hayes in the movie, a former famous Formula 1 driver whose career was ended by a 1990s accident. Former teammate Ruben Cervantes, who is portrayed by Javier Bardem, invites him back into the cockpit decades later to drive for a fictitious underdog squad called APXGP (Apex Grand Prix).

However, the course has altered. Hayes must now find his way in a contemporary Formula 1 world where speed is only one aspect of the sport. Joshua 'Noah' Pearce, a rising star played by Damson Idris, is sharing the garage with him, but their relationship is far from harmonious. This on-track mentor-mentee confrontation is fueled by rivalry, respect, arrogance, and legacy.

Filmed at real circuits during real races

This isn't a fantasy with a lot of CGI. Pitt filmed F1 live during real race weekends at Silverstone, Monaco, Spa, and the Mexican Grand Prix. His character even wins the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix in a crucial sequence.

The production team utilized actual Formula 2 single-seaters, altered to look like F1 vehicles under 2022 technical regulations, rather than creating imaginary cars. With expert oversight, both Pitt and Idris were on track as speeds climbed to 180 mph.

Offscreen, Lewis Hamilton is gripping the wheel.

While Pitt stars on screen, Lewis Hamilton has been quietly directing the initiative behind closed doors. Hamilton has made sure the film is genuine—down to paddock dynamics and radio calls—as co-producer via his company Dawn Apollo Films.

To guarantee accuracy, he collaborated intimately with the writers and linked the film crew with F1 insiders, teams, engineers, and the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). His presence also facilitated access to places and actual Formula One events that Hollywood had never exploited before.

FAQs

1 Is the F1 movie coming to cinemas?
Yes, the film releases in US and Canadian theaters on June 27, 2025.

2 Who is Brad Pitt playing in the F1 movie?
He plays Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver who returns to the grid with a new team called APXGP.

3 What makes the F1 movie different from other racing films?
It’s filmed at real circuits, during actual race weekends, with modified cars and real-world speeds, backed by Lewis Hamilton’s production input.

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