Brad Pitt is taking the wheel in style in the official trailer of Apple TV+’s film F1, which just dropped today. The heart-stopping sneak-peek to the flick is right on time to kick off the forthcoming 2025 Formula 1 season in Australia this weekend.
F1 is directed by Joseph Kosinski, who gifted the world with Top Gun: Maverick. Similarly, Ehren Kruger, the mind who penned the Tom Cruise film, also wrote the movie’s screenplay. The project includes Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Lewis Hamilton, and Kosinski as producers. It is also in collaboration with Formula 1, the F1 community, FIA, and race promoters.
F1 Teases High-Speed Drama
The new movie trailer gives audiences a glimpse of grit, glory, and adrenaline while revealing the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing.
Brad Pitt plays a 90’s Formula 1 rising star named Sonny Hayes. His racing career ended early after a major accident, which made people dub him “the greatest that never was.” Three decades later, Pitt’s now racer-for-hire character was approached by his former teammate, Ruben Cervantes, portrayed by Javier Bardem. Cervantes is currently the owner of a struggling F1 team and is offering Hayes an open seat. He persuades Hayes to race alongside young rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). High drama ensues as Hayes navigates his new relationships while trying to race his way to redemption.
The star-studded cast also features Sarah Neils, Tobias Menzies, Samson Kayo, and Kim Bodina.
Behind the Wheel
According to an article by CarandDriver, the director reportedly refused to incorporate too much or excessive CGI. Apparently, he wanted to make the film as practical as he could to heighten realism, just like how he did the last Top Gun. So, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris had to undergo training for specific scenes. Subsequently, the cast and crew shot some of the scenes during the actual British Grand Prix in 2023.
Apple TV+’s F1 will hit international theaters on June 25 and arrive in US cinemas on June 27.
