Brad Pitt's intensive training for F1 role revealed
Brad Pitt went all-in for his new movie "F1," which hit theaters on June 27, 2025.
Sharing his excitement with Variety, he said, "I've always loved racing... I've been trying to get a racing movie done for 20 years."
This film is his dream project—a chance to blend his passion for racing with making movies that actually feel real.
Pitt trained for 5 months, clocking around 9656km
Pitt and co-star Damson Idris didn't just act—they trained hard, with Pitt training for up to five months, clocking around 9656km in souped-up Formula 2 cars built by Mercedes.
They even did neck workouts to handle the wild G-forces drivers face.
Pitt shared the experience, saying, "We actually drove the cars... You can't compete with this experience."
Filming on real tracks during live race weekends
To keep things authentic, filming happened on real tracks like Spa-Francorchamps and Monza during live race weekends.
Lewis Hamilton was on board as an advisor to help get every detail right.
The story follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a veteran racer making a comeback after decades away.
The actor's love for racing dates back to childhood
Pitt's love of racing goes way back to childhood—watching legends like Jackie Stewart and following MotoGP in the '90s.
After two decades of trying, he finally got to make F1 with Apple Studios and producers Joe Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer.
As Pitt put it, they aimed for "the most realistic racing movie we've seen to date."