Brad Pitt Stars in the Upcoming Formula 1 Movie

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as Hollywood meets high-speed racing! The final trailer for the much-anticipated Formula 1 movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun Maverick), has been unveiled. This action-packed film is set to hit theaters on June 25 internationally and June 27 in North America.

The Plot Unfolds

In this gripping tale, Brad Pitt portrays Sonny Hayes, a retired veteran racer who makes an electrifying comeback for the APX GP. Damson Idris stars as Joshua Pearce, a cautious rising star who finds himself at odds with Hayes from the start. As the team teeters on the brink of collapse, Hayes is brought in to save the day, butting heads with Pearce along the way.

The trailer also offers glimpses of the extensive filming done on location, featuring Pitt and Idris sharing the Silverstone starting grid with real-life racer Max Verstappen. Kerry Condon, known for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin, plays the team’s race director, Kate.

Filming Locations and Production

F1 fans will recognize filming locations such as Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, and Monza. The iconic McLaren Technology Centre in Woking serves as the APX GP headquarters.

The movie combines the thrill of Formula 1 with a captivating fictional story about Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver played by Brad Pitt. After a major accident ended his promising career in the ’90s, he becomes a nomadic racer-for-hire. When approached by his old teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling F1 team on the verge of collapse, Sonny agrees to return to Formula 1 for one last shot at redemption.

Produced by Top Gun’s Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, this film promises an authentic portrayal of the world of Formula 1. Don’t miss out on this high-speed adventure when it hits cinemas!