Overview
- The Joseph Kosinski-directed drama stars Brad Pitt as washed-up driver Sonny Hayes and Damson Idris as his protégé, with a global launch on June 25 and a North American debut on June 27, 2025.
- Lewis Hamilton organized an early screening for most current drivers and team principals ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, earning largely positive reactions to its immersive presentation.
- Despite widespread praise for its on-track realism, figures like Carlos Sainz Jr. and segments of the fanbase have criticized the film’s heightened drama and romantic subplots as overly Hollywood.
- Backed by Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. on a reported $300 million budget, the production collaborated with all ten Formula One teams to capture authentic race scenes during actual Grand Prix events.
- Through his Dawn Apollo Films banner, Hamilton makes his executive producer debut on F1 and has unveiled plans to develop three new projects spanning animation and live-action.