American actor Brad Pitt plays a leading role in the movie "F1: The Movie", portraying a Formula 1 driver who returns to the tracks after a 30-year absence due to an accident.
The film, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, directed by Joseph Kosinski, has caused a great stir in the world of cinema and sports, benefiting from the huge success of the series "Drive to Survive" on the Netflix platform, which renewed interest in Formula 1.
During filming, with a budget of $300 million, Brad Pitt received advice from a professional Ferrari driver, driving disguised as an F2 car in Formula 1 car attire, which enabled him to take on his role as a professional race car driver with great dedication. This dedication impressed director Kosinski, who praised Brad Pitt's driving skills, confirming that he pushed the car to its limits, despite the absence of speedometers in Formula 1 cars, reaching speeds of around 300 km/h.
The film's co-producer, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, warned the audience that they would be amazed by the movie due to its realistic images and scenes depicting true speed and fierce competition among drivers, making viewers feel as if Formula 1 and cinema have met in an unprecedented way.
An interesting fact is that after completing the film, Brad Pitt received two official offers from GT racing teams, specifically for the famous Le Mans and Daytona races, which is an unprecedented achievement especially at the age of 61, noting that racing legend Paul Newman started participating in GT races at the age of 47.
The film is being shown in cinemas worldwide, portraying the story of a former racing driver considered a miracle in driving, who returns to racing after a long absence, with high-quality filming and a huge budget, promising a unique cinematic experience for sports and speed enthusiasts.