Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Rev Your Engines: Brad Pitt’s F1 Blockbuster Is a Spectacular Crash You Won’t Forget!

The summer¿s first blockbuster screeches into cinemas next week, and it¿s a car crash of a movie. But in a good way, mostly

F1: The Ultimate Racing Movie Experience

Get ready for the wildest ride of the summer, folks! Brad Pitt is revving up the engines as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver making a comeback in the new film F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick). And, trust us, this movie is a real gas!

But what makes F1 truly special is its connection to the world of motorsports. The film was made in collaboration with the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), and none other than seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton was one of the producers! Talk about an insider's perspective!

The star of F1 is Brad Pitt (right), and Joseph Kosinski, who cemented his reputation as a fine action-film director with 2022¿s Top Gun: Maverick, is at the wheel. Pictured left, Javier Bardem

Now, we all know the formula for a racing movie: grizzled veteran makes unlikely comeback, mentors cocky young gun, and sparks fly. But F1 takes this familiar tale to new heights (pun intended) with high-octane action sequences that will leave you breathless! Pitt, in particular, is electric as Sonny Hayes, oozing alpha-male charm and channeling Tom Cruise's Top Gun spirit.

But don't worry if you're not a die-hard racing fan; the film's got plenty of appeal for non-purists too. F1's authentic, old-fashioned fun that'll transport you to the world of Formula One. You might even learn something new - like what's the difference between soft, medium, and hard tyres! (Just don't ask us, we're still trying to figure it out).

Of course, there are some predictable moments - Sonny's got a thing for Kate, the team's technical director (played by Kerry Condon), and Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) is initially resistant to his mentorship. But who doesn't love a good underdog story?

The film was made in collaboration with Formula One¿s governing body, the FIA, and one of the producers is seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, who by all accounts kept a keen eye on the credibility of the racing scenes

Now, we're not going to sugarcoat it; the film's got its flaws. The script could've been tighter, and some of the subplots feel like filler. But hey, that's what makes F1 so lovable - it's an unapologetic, pedal-to-the-metal thrill ride that'll leave you grinning from ear to ear!

And don't worry about not being a racing expert; F1's got cameos from real-life Formula One legends like Lewis Hamilton and Martin Brundle. It's like having your favorite uncle telling you war stories - only these tales are fast-paced, high-stakes, and utterly thrilling!

So, buckle up and get ready to experience the ultimate racing movie! F1 hits theaters next Wednesday and will stream on Apple TV+ later this year. Trust us, it's a ride worth taking!

They are duly thrilling, even if the engine driving the plot forward would barely power Noddy¿s car, let alone Hamilton¿s

It¿s a hackneyed, cut-and-paste narrative that we¿ve seen a thousand times before; in other sports films, in thrillers, in Westerns, you name it

I¿ve seen better motor-racing movies but none which convey so viscerally the adrenaline rush of driving at speeds of well over 200mph

You might never have cared whether Formula One drivers choose slick or wet tyres, or known that there¿s a difference between soft, medium and hard tyres, but by the end of this film you really might