Breaking Down Brad Pitt’s F1 Teaser Trailer: What You Need To Know

Brad Pitt’s F1 movie gets its first teaser as the Hollywood sensation gets behind the wheel. The trailer debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7. According to the synopsis, Pitt plays a 60-year-old former driver who returns to Formula 1 at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid.

Brad Pitt stars alongside Damson Idris, who plays his teammate, as they compete against the sport’s titans. The cast includes Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo.

Filming for the F1 movie began in March during the year’s Grand Prix races and features all 10 Formula 1 teams and their drivers. The movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for directing 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick” starring Tom Cruise. Alongside Kosinski, the film is produced by Pitt, Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment. Additionally, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton produced the movie under his film and TV production company, Dawn Apollo Films. The film is made in collaboration with Formula 1 and the F1 community, including the 10 F1 teams and their drivers, the FIA, and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow serves as the executive producer.