**Miami Grand Prix: A Glitzy Gathering of Stars and Racing Thrills**

Last year, the Miami Grand Prix at the Hard Rock Stadium played host to one of the most surreal moments in Formula 1 (F1) history. The then-former President Donald Trump, standing as a candidate, received an extraordinary welcome as he walked on the grid and toured the McLaren garage. Fans chanted his name, and he even congratulated race winner Lando Norris, calling him his “lucky charm.” It was a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie set.

**The Miami Grand Prix: A Showpiece Event**

This year, the spotlight is once again on Miami as the race kicks off a crucial two-month period in North America. The allure of this event has grown over the years, attracting celebrities such as Amazon chief Jeff Bezos and Tesla and X tycoon Elon Musk last season. Rumors swirl that Taylor Swift might join Travis Kelce at the GP this time around.

The celebrity factor has always been a part of F1’s heritage, but there’s something about Miami that draws the biggest stars.

**F1’s American Footprint**

This attention is particularly beneficial for F1 as it seeks to appeal to a US audience. More importantly, it comes at a crucial juncture, with the championship preparing for the launch of its most significant project under Liberty Media – a movie titled “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, set to premiere globally on June 25 and in the United States and Canada on June 27.

The success of this film is crucial for F1’s bosses, who are aiming to capitalize on the popularity boom following the Drive to Survive series while also attracting a new audience demographic. The movie’s release could provide F1 with a second wave of popularity, coming so soon after the Miami race and immediately following the Canadian GP.

**The F1 Movie: A Blockbuster in the Making**

Produced by F1 and Apple Films and directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie features Brad Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes, moving from US sportscars to return to F1 and mentor Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. With an estimated budget of $300 million, it promises to be one of the most expensive films ever made, although this figure has been downplayed by producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

The movie boasts an unparalleled amount of cinematic technology and is expected to deliver the best racing scenes in history. Kosinski, who directed Top Gun: Maverick, is responsible for the film’s direction, while Lewis Hamilton has served as a consultant to ensure the racing scenes are as accurate as possible.

There will be various activations during the Miami GP to build anticipation for this highly anticipated summer blockbuster. F1 hopes that the movie leaves the US talking about the championship, rather than its politicians or celebrity A-listers.