Brad Pitt and Damson Idris Star in Upcoming Formula 1 Film 'F1'
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Lewis Hamilton, the film combines authentic racing action with a dramatic underdog story, set to release June 27.
- Brad Pitt and Damson Idris portray fictional Formula 1 drivers Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce, navigating tensions as teammates on an underdog team, APXGP.
- Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the film aims to capture the intensity of Formula 1 racing with real cars and tracks.
- Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton served as a producer, ensuring the film's technical and narrative authenticity to the sport.
- Actors trained extensively, with Pitt and Idris driving at speeds over 180 mph on actual F1 circuits during Grand Prix weekends in 2023 and 2024.
- The film will premiere on June 27, featuring a global racing journey from Silverstone to Abu Dhabi, with real F1 drivers making cameo appearances.