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Formula 1 Releases Brad Pitt’s On-Board McLaren MCL60 Drive

The footage highlights his debut laps at COTA under Lando Norris’s guidance in a 2023-spec McLaren MCL60 as part of the film’s promotional campaign.

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Overview

  • Formula 1 has uploaded the full on-board video of Brad Pitt driving at the Circuit of the Americas to its official YouTube channel.
  • The video captures Pitt tackling his initial laps in a genuine 2023-spec McLaren MCL60 after receiving approval from CEO Zak Brown.
  • McLaren driver Lando Norris, supported by team engineers, provided a track briefing before Pitt’s laps.
  • Pitt’s COTA appearance follows a global promotional tour and red-carpet premiere for the upcoming F1 feature film.
  • The collaboration underscores McLaren and Formula 1’s strategy to merge celebrity appeal with authentic racing experiences to engage new fans.