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Formula 1 Drivers Praise Realism of Brad Pitt's 'F1' Film at Exclusive Monaco Screening

Eighteen drivers attended the private screening of the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie, co-produced by Lewis Hamilton, who revealed future film projects.

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Brad Pitt, hier im Gespräch mit McLaren-Pilot Oscar Piastri
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Overview

  • The private screening in Monaco, held ahead of the Grand Prix, featured 18 of the 20 current F1 drivers, with Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll absent.
  • Brad Pitt stars as veteran driver Sonny Hayes in the film, which incorporates real footage from races at Silverstone, Budapest, and Monza for authenticity.
  • Drivers, including Esteban Ocon, lauded the film’s realism and technical accuracy, calling it one of the best racing films ever made.
  • Lewis Hamilton, a co-producer through his Dawn Apollo company, admitted to seeing the film over 20 times and expressed pride in its reception among his peers.
  • Hamilton also announced he is developing three new film concepts, including animations and documentaries, as part of his growing involvement in entertainment.