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F1 Movie

*F1* is a 2025 American sports drama film marketed as *F1: The Movie* and directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

F1 is a 2025 sports drama starring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula One driver. It was directed by Joseph Kosinski and filmed during real Grand Prix weekends.

What it is

The film follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a former Formula One driver who returns from retirement to help a struggling team. He mentors a younger driver (Damson Idris) while trying to keep the team from collapsing. It is a fictional story set in the real Formula One world.

Key details

Brad Pitt stars alongside Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. The screenplay is by Ehren Kruger. Filming took place during actual race weekends at locations including Silverstone, Spa, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi. The film was released in 2025, with a June theatrical release reported.

Why it matters

For Canadian viewers, the film taps into a strong motorsport audience that follows the global Formula One calendar, including the Canadian Grand Prix. It is a major Hollywood production set in a real-world sport with a dedicated Canadian fanbase.

In short

  • Brad Pitt plays retired driver Sonny Hayes.
  • Filmed at real Grand Prix events.
  • Fictional story, not a biography.
  • Released in June 2025.
Canadian angle

The film is relevant to Canadian readers as an internationally released Formula One-themed Hollywood production, a genre with a strong motorsport audience in Canada. It also reflects the global Formula One calendar that Canadian viewers follow through television, streaming, and the Canadian Grand Prix.

Quick questions

What is the F1 movie about?
It follows Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver who returns to racing to help a struggling team and mentor a younger driver.
Who is in the cast?
The main cast includes Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem.
When is the F1 movie coming out?
It was released in 2025; sources report a June 2025 theatrical release.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_(film)
    Supports: Title, release year, genre, director, screenplay, cast, and plot summary.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary identifying Sonny Hayes, a rookie teammate, and the APXGP team.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/f1-the-movie-brad-pitt-film-review-2025
    Supports: Cast list and character names, including Sonny Hayes, Ruben Cervantes, Joshua Pearce, Kate McKenna, and Peter Banning.
  4. NPR — https://www.npr.org/2025/06/26/nx-s1-5445230/f1-movie-review-brad-pitt
    Supports: Film title, director Joseph Kosinski, and Sonny Hayes character background.
  5. Motorsport Maranello — https://www.motorsportmaranello.com/f1-the-movie-brad-pitt-really-runs-in-formula-1-plot-trivia-and-reviews/
    Supports: Filming during actual Formula One weekends and locations including Silverstone, Spa, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f1_the_movie
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer list, screenwriter, and cast.