F1 teaser: Brad Pitt is set to star as a Formula 1 driver in Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s next film. In the film, the 60-year-old American plays a former driver who returns to F1 with a new partner, played by London-born actor Damson Idris. Their fictional team is called APXGP. (Also read: Brad Pitt is ‘sorry’, and is now ‘ready’ to reunite with his children)
What’s in the trailer?
The teaser introduces Brad as an F1 driver who is deeply involved in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing. In the teaser trailer, Pitt’s character shares an interesting conversation with Kerry Condon who plays his engineer, who focuses on creating a car designed for fierce competition rather than safety.
“We have to get our car ready to compete,” Pitt’s character insists, stressing the importance of beating rivals on the track’s challenging corners rather than the straightaways. Condon’s character expresses concern about the safety implications, to which Pitt replies, “Who said anything about safe?”
Set to the energetic tunes of Queen’s song We Will Rock You, the teaser features thrilling racing scenes, hinting at the exciting action and risks involved in the sport.
About F1
Brad Pitt recently resumed filming at the British Grand Prix, fully decked out in racing gear. F1 is a significant investment for Apple, which has secured a package worth around $130 million-$140 million excluding talent fees.
The star-studded film also features Pitt and Condon, along with Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is a co-producer of the project, which gathered footage from F1 circuits around the world this year and last year. Hamilton has been involved in script creation to ensure authenticity.
Footage was taken at Silverstone – home of the British Grand Prix – and the Hungaroring near Budapest; as well as the historic Spa Francorchamps in Belgium; Japan’s popular Suzuka track; and also at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. Pitt was at Silverstone on Friday, where he is filming scenes for the movie using a customized Formula Two car, which he drives around the track in between sessions involving other racing series.
F1 will release in cinemas on June 25, 2025.
