Brad Pitt's Decades-Long Dream Comes True with F1 Racing Film

Published: June 11, 2025

Brad Pitt has finally achieved his long-held dream of starring in a racing film, and it's an experience he'll never forget. Speaking at a global press conference in Mexico City, Pitt revealed that he's been trying to make a racing film for decades, but it wasn't until director Joseph Kosinski came along with his "audacious plan" that the project finally took off.

"For me, it was just a no-brainer when [Joseph Kosinski] had this audacious plan to embed us in the racing season, to put us actually in the cars. It was just a dream come true," Pitt said.

Pitt's passion for racing and the film itself made a strong impression on his co-star Damson Idris, who described their on-set dynamic as "seamless." Idris recalled how Pitt would share stories about meeting Prince and Sidney Poitier, leaving him in awe of the actor's humility and brilliance."

F1, directed by Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, follows Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former driver making a comeback to the sport. The film also stars Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies. F1 hits theaters on June 27.

Read more about Brad Pitt's experience filming F1 and his co-stars' reactions to working with him in the full article.

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Directed by Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, F1 was filmed in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is among the producers of the Ehren Kruger-written film.

F1 follows Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former driver making a comeback to the sport. Teaming up with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), Hayes faces the challenges of racing and mentorship within the fictional APXGP team.

Read more about Brad Pitt's experience filming F1 and the film's production in the full article.