These are the first reactions to Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton's F1 movie

10:28, 06 Jun

byOlly Darcy

F1, the movie starring Brad Pitt and produced by Lewis Hamilton, has been shown to film critics, and the initial reactions are highly positive.

In the new movie, Brad Pitt plays the role of Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver who suffered a terrible crash. He is persuaded to return and prepare a new talent, played by Damson Idris, for the fictional Formula 1 team of APX. Director Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, collaborated with seven-time world champion Hamilton, among others, during the production of the movie.

Last month, the film was shown to a private community, including various F1 drivers. F1 then already received rave reviews, including from Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg and Williams driver Carlos Sainz, who were impressed by how realistic the new film was.

Brad Pitt discussing with Will Buxton during the filming period for the new F1 movie.

Rave reviews for F1 Movie on social media

The summer blockbuster has now also been shown for the first time to members of the film press, and there too, the brand-new Formula 1 movie could count on rave reviews, emphasising the impressive visual effects.

Below are various reactions highlighted on X:

This article was written in collaboration with Mitchel van de Hoef