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Silverstone and Brad Pitt star in new F1 trailer Silverstone and Brad Pitt star in new F1 trailer
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Brad Pitt plays racing driver Sonny Hayes in the filmBrad Pitt plays racing driver Sonny Hayes in the film
A new trailer for Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie has been released featuring shots of the actor on the track at the British Grand Prix.A new trailer for Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie has been released featuring shots of the actor on the track at the British Grand Prix.
The film, titled F1, is co-produced by seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and is expected to be released on 25 June 2025.The film, titled F1, is co-produced by seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and is expected to be released on 25 June 2025.
Extensive filming took place at the Silverstone Circuit, including at both the 2023 and 2024 Grand Prix.Extensive filming took place at the Silverstone Circuit, including at both the 2023 and 2024 Grand Prix.
Director Joseph Kosinski said the both Pitt and co-star Damson Idris were "driving on their own in one of these real race cars on a real F1 track" during the shoot. Director Joseph Kosinski said both Pitt and co-star Damson Idris were "driving on their own in one of these real race cars on a real F1 track" during the shoot.
As well as filming during the Grand Prix several scenes from the trailer feature SilverstoneAs well as filming during the Grand Prix several scenes from the trailer feature Silverstone
Pitt, 61, plays the role of a veteran driver called Sonny Hayes who is returning to the F1 grid after a long absence.Pitt, 61, plays the role of a veteran driver called Sonny Hayes who is returning to the F1 grid after a long absence.
Oscar-winner Javier Bardem also stars in the film as the head of fictional team called APX GP.Oscar-winner Javier Bardem also stars in the film as the head of fictional team called APX GP.
Director Joseph Kosinski said the crew worked with Mercedes F1 team on the carsDirector Joseph Kosinski said the crew worked with Mercedes F1 team on the cars
Kosinski said at the launch of the trailer that the idea of putting the stars in real race cars came from Brackley-based Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff.Kosinski said at the launch of the trailer that the idea of putting the stars in real race cars came from Brackley-based Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff.
The Top Gun: Maverick director said: "We actually bought six F2 cars, real F2 race cars, and worked with Mercedes AMG, the Formula One team and their engineers, to build real race cars that could carry our camera equipment, recorders and transmitters for making this film."The Top Gun: Maverick director said: "We actually bought six F2 cars, real F2 race cars, and worked with Mercedes AMG, the Formula One team and their engineers, to build real race cars that could carry our camera equipment, recorders and transmitters for making this film."
The car was spotted performing spins at Silverstone, which features in the trailerThe car was spotted performing spins at Silverstone, which features in the trailer
As well as Silverstone, it was filmed at other Formula 1 races over the course of the past two seasons.As well as Silverstone, it was filmed at other Formula 1 races over the course of the past two seasons.
The trailer was launched to coincide with the start of the new F1 season, which begins in Australia with the race at the Melbourne track on Sunday.The trailer was launched to coincide with the start of the new F1 season, which begins in Australia with the race at the Melbourne track on Sunday.
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