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F1 Racing Drama Starring Brad Pitt Drops Final Trailer Ahead of June Premiere

Produced with the official Formula One body, the film features authentic Grand Prix sequences overseen by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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Pole position: Brad Pitt in F1

Overview

  • The final trailer for F1 premiered on May 12, unveiling high-octane scenes filmed during actual Formula One Grand Prix events.
  • Early test screenings have drawn praise for the film’s immersive realism and minimal use of CGI, with audiences highlighting its authentic racing intensity.
  • Brad Pitt performed his own on-track stunts at speeds up to 180 mph after stunt coordinators successfully lobbied insurers to raise the initial 160 mph limit.
  • Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film embeds actors in the real F1 season with technical guidance from Lewis Hamilton.
  • The drama follows former driver Sonny Hayes as he returns to racing with rookie teammate Joshua Pearce in the fictional APXGP team, ahead of its global release on June 25 and U.S. debut on June 27.