Overview

• The sports drama opened on June 27 after its New York premiere, with Pitt starring as former F1 driver Sonny Hayes mentoring rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris.
• Following the theatrical launch, Pitt took the wheel of McLaren’s 2023 MCL60 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin to promote the film’s release.
• Actors Brad Pitt and Damson Idris logged a combined 6,000 miles over two years driving real F1 and F2–based cars ahead of shooting to capture genuine racing dynamics.
• Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer with Lewis Hamilton advising on authenticity, the movie integrates footage from actual Grand Prix circuits.
• Critics have praised the film’s cinematography and immersive sound design but described its plot as formulaic, resulting in mixed reviews.