Brad Pitt Stars in Global Premiere of F1 Racing Drama

Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, an aging, scruffy veteran race car driver, in the new film F1, portraying a character making a final, desperate return to racing. The movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski, has been praised as thrilling entertainment with impressive cockpit photography and a nostalgic yet fresh take on the aging athlete trope. Pitt's real-life involvement included driving a modified Formula Two car and experiencing the intense adrenaline and G-forces of racing, which he described as a strange calm unlike anything else. For the film’s global press tour, Pitt wore bespoke suits by the famed Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard, blending classic and colorful tones, a rare and special arrangement reflecting his star status. At the New York City premiere, Pitt revealed his new buzz cut was for the role and spoke about trying to remain calm both on and off the racetrack, appreciating the new generation of drivers and artists as he embraces this phase of his career. Critics have noted the film’s blend of masculine energy and slick brand appeal, positioning it as a compelling, if not transcendent, summer blockbuster.