Brad Pitt Returns to Silverstone for British Formula 1 Grand Prix
Last year, the cast of the movie “F1” decamped to Britain’s Silverstone circuit for shooting, the big news at the time being lead actor Brad Pitt doing laps in a single-seater for some of the film’s scenes. This year, Brad Pitt returned to Silverstone for the weekend’s British Formula 1 Grand Prix, and on Sunday, Formula 1 uploaded the first trailer to its official YouTube channel. This is less a trailer and more a teaser — in 75 seconds, we get three lines of dialogue that are finished before 20 seconds have passed, the rest is a mood board of dramatic footage set to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.”
### Teaser Trailer for “F1” Movie Released
A few things are clear. Lewis Hamilton, who’s one of the executive producers and a consultant, said, “We want everyone to love it and to really feel that we encapsulate what the essence of this sport is all about.” However, because the movie has the backing of Formula 1 — and based on the hero car livery, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team, team sponsor IWC, the real-life company Expensify, and plenty of other brick-and-mortar firms — we don’t expect the film to include anything that could be seen as remotely controversial to any aspect of the sport. Anyone who’s been a fan of Hamilton for more than six weeks knows controversy is part of what this sport is all about.
### Cameos by F1 Drivers and Team Principals
Also, there are going to be cameos, from the drivers on the grid to former Haas Team Principal Gunther Steiner. And if the opening lines of dialogue are representative, we know those who follow the sport are going to encounter some questionable takes on an F1 car.
### Synopsis of the Movie
The one-line synopsis is that Pitt plays a Formula 1 driver getting back in the car after an extended time off. This isn’t “Rush” (nor should it be!), this feels like Netflix’s “Drive to Survive, The Movie.” It will come to theaters and then Apple TV in summer 2025.
### Expectations for the F1 Movie
Fans of Formula 1 are eagerly anticipating the release of the “F1” movie, starring Brad Pitt and featuring cameos from real-life F1 drivers and team principals. With Hamilton’s involvement as an executive producer, the aim is to capture the essence of the sport and appeal to a wide audience. However, the film’s avoidance of controversy may not sit well with fans who appreciate the drama and rivalries that define Formula 1.
### Conclusion
As the teaser trailer for the “F1” movie is released, excitement builds among fans of the sport and movie buffs alike. With Brad Pitt reprising his role as a Formula 1 driver and a star-studded cast of real-life F1 personalities making appearances, this film promises to be a thrilling ride through the world of motorsport. Stay tuned for updates on the release date and additional trailers as the anticipation for “F1” continues to grow.