Overview

• The film is set to debut internationally on June 25 and in North America on June 27, and it has already earned an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes from early critic reviews.
• Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 phenom staging a late-career comeback with a struggling team under Joseph Kosinski’s direction.
• The production used miniature cockpit cameras during real Grand Prix weekends to capture intense race sequences overseen by Lewis Hamilton, ensuring technical authenticity.
• Cameos from active drivers such as Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Sergio Pérez alongside team principals like Toto Wolff deepen the sport’s authentic portrayal.
• Backed by Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. on a $300 million budget, the film is drawing favorable comparisons to Top Gun: Maverick for its visceral action and sound design.