Fans of the racing subgenre in action are gearing up for what will probably be one of the biggest films of the year. Joseph Kosinski’s highly anticipated Formula 1 drama, F1, arrives in theaters in just a few days (June 25 for some international markets, and June 27 for North American audiences). Starring Brad Pitt, F1 is reportedly one of the most realistic films ever made due to its depiction of high-speed racing. Not only that, but director Joseph Kosinski made sure to shoot the film in the middle of the real racing season. Pitt feels thankful for the director’s ambitious vision, as he’s been trying to develop a racing film for decades.
Per the report by People magazine, Pitt spoke to the press at a conference in Mexico City, and he offered a few exciting details about F1. While praising the work of Kosinski, Pitt highlighted the fact that the director’s objective included shooting sequences amid the real Formula 1 races. He also always planned to put the actors inside real (and dangerous) cars:
“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.
“I’ve been trying to do a racing film for literally decades. And whether it was on bikes or whether it was in cars, for whatever reason, it just didn’t pan out. I’m so grateful because the experience Joe gave us, putting us in the car, putting us in this ecosystem of the F1 racing season, with all the drivers, with the teams, was just an extraordinary experience.”
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F1 stars Pitt alongside newcomer Damson Idris and major stars like Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Shea Whigham, and Kerry Condon. The film was written by Ehren Kruger, co-writer of Top Gun: Maverick. F1 promises to deliver high-octane thrills in ways we haven’t experienced before, with carefully designed racing sequences and top-notch drama. The film’s official synopsis reads as follows:
Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling Formula 1 team that is on the verge of collapse.
Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him, and he finds that, in Formula 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
‘F1’ Will Be a Racing Car Film Unlike Any Other
F1 will surely make audiences feel speeds that the human body wasn’t designed for. As mentioned above, Kosinski pushed the boundaries of the racing subgenre by trying to make a realistic sports movie, one that included getting the audience “inside” the action. This was only achievable under the supervision of real-life drivers, and meticulous planning that included customizing cameras that could stay stable when mounted on incredibly fast vehicles. We shouldn’t have to tell you that this is a movie apt to be seen on the biggest screen possible, as cool as that iPhone trailer gimmick a few days ago was.
Source: People
Release Date
June 27, 2025
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Writers
Ehren Kruger
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