Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem Star in Immersive Formula 1 Movie Premiere

The new film "F1 The Movie" stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver seeking redemption after a career-ending crash, with Damson Idris playing rookie Joshua Pearce and Javier Bardem as former teammate and team owner Ruben Cervantes. The movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, was filmed during actual Formula One race weekends, adding authenticity and an immersive experience, enhanced by IMAX cameras capturing real racing action. The fictional APXGP team in the film uses custom braking systems designed by Brembo, a real-world leader in F1 braking technology, which also supplied the movie's race car components, integrating the brand organically into the story. The cast includes Kerry Condon as the team's technical director, and the film features cameos from notable F1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc, reflecting its deep connection to the motorsport. Brembo highlights the movie as a way to reach younger audiences by focusing on drivers and characters rather than just engineering, paralleling the sport’s evolving appeal through media like "Formula 1: Drive to Survive." The film has been internationally released and received acclaim for its blend of thrilling racing sequences and character-driven storytelling.