Hollywood Producer Bruckheimer Releases Realistic F1 Film Starring Brad Pitt

Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer's new film F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, an aging Formula One driver making a comeback after a career-halting accident. The production prioritized realism, with Pitt driving at high speeds without green screens, facing intense physical challenges and G-forces, emphasizing authenticity in the racing scenes. The movie, described as an underdog sports drama about second chances, was developed over four years and involved cooperation from F1 drivers and teams, including Lewis Hamilton as a producer and consultant. Director Joseph Kosinski, with a mechanical engineering background, was inspired by the Netflix series Drive to Survive, focusing on the human story behind the sport, and used innovative filming techniques to capture the racing experience. Despite the high-risk stunts and complex logistics, Bruckheimer highlighted that the film's emotional narrative appeals even to those unfamiliar with Formula One. Kosinski also expressed interest in a future crossover involving characters from his film and Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder, expanding the racing drama universe.