Fans across the world received double the excitement as Brad Pitt’s highly awaited F1 film unveiled its brand-new trailer today before the opening weekend of the 2025 Formula 1 season. This schedule purposefully positions it to take advantage of the current Formula 1 season events.
Newcomers to last year’s promotional clip can now experience an expanded view of the high-speed action, which reveals how Pitt develops from living in his van to racing at iconic Formula 1 tracks.
Brad Pitt as “The Greatest That Never Was”.
Sonny Hayes is portrayed by Brad Pitt in the same film while living on after becoming a famous Formula 1 driver in the 1990s before his racing career ended due to a major crash. The following decades saw him survive through various small races while living outside the Formula 1 limelight.
An impromptune chance stands as the only gate to his new journey. His former F1 teammate, who now leads a team ownership (played by Javier Bardem), presents an open racing position even though numerous younger suitable applicants exist. The stage becomes available for him to accept, so he enters despite the high-pressure nature of the situation. Hayes faces the task of demonstrating his racing skills once more during his F1 comeback as he contests against his newcomer teammate portrayed by Damson Idris.
Filmed on Real Tracks with Real Racing
As a sports film director who brought into existence Joseph Kosinski chose to use practical effects rather than CGI heavy special effects. The film creators stayed true to real racing conditions by filming on racing weekend dates, specifically including the 2023 British Grand Prix, while running their custom-made Mercedes-AMG race car.
While training for driving responsibilities, Brad Pitt and Idris let professional Top Gun: Maverick drivers control the vehicle during high-speed sequences even though they attended the courses. The film keeps its racing competition pace authentic through the production support of F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who also serves as one of its producers.
Release Date and Streaming Plans
The F1 movie will have an international premiere on June 25 before appearing in U.S. theaters on June 27, 2025. Apple TV+ will host the film since Apple Original Films has produced it. Racing enthusiasts along with cinephiles will experience the peak adrenaline rush from F1 since it blends genuine racing dynamics with celebrity talent and official F1 support.
