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Hamilton’s Expertise Fuels Authenticity in Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie

The film’s June release approaches with widespread acclaim for its race sequences thanks to Hamilton’s guidance.

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 12, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton talks to press ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier
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Overview

  • Brad Pitt stars as veteran driver Sonny Hayes returning to the Formula One grid after a long absence.
  • Lewis Hamilton serves as executive producer and technical consultant, contributing detailed advice on racing accuracy.
  • Director Joseph Kosinski collaborated with Hamilton to weave real-world strategies and spiritual reflections into the story.
  • Production spanned two F1 seasons with on-track filming at Grand Prix venues such as Silverstone and the Hungarian GP.
  • Early screenings have earned praise from drivers and critics for their realism ahead of the film’s June 25 release in the UK and June 27 debut in North America.