F1

If you're into high-speed thrills, underdog comebacks, and a healthy dose of Hollywood flair, F1 might just be your next favorite movie. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Brad Pitt, this sports drama dives headfirst into the world of Formula One racing with a mix of grit, glamour, and gear-shifting action.

The story follows Sonny Hayes, a former F1 prodigy turned nomadic racer-for-hire, who’s pulled out of retirement to help save a struggling team, APXGP. With the team on the brink of collapse, Sonny is not only chasing one last shot at glory but also mentoring a cocky young rookie, Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris). What follows is a high-octane journey through the F1 season, packed with rivalries, redemption arcs, and some seriously intense racing sequences.

Brad Pitt brings his signature charm to the role of Sonny, while the supporting cast—including Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies—adds depth and drama to the pit lane politics. Real-life F1 legends like Lewis Hamilton (also a producer), Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc make appearances, blurring the line between fiction and reality in a way that motorsport fans will appreciate.

Visually, the film is a stunner. Shot during actual Grand Prix weekends with cutting-edge camera tech, the racing scenes are immersive and adrenaline-pumping. Hans Zimmer’s hybrid score—blending orchestral and electronic elements—adds to the film’s pulse-pounding energy.

F1 has been a box office hit, becoming the highest-grossing film of Brad Pitt’s career and earning praise for its slick direction and crowd-pleasing vibe. Critics and audiences alike have mostly responded positively, though hardcore F1 fans and motorsport purists might find the plot a bit too Hollywood for their taste. If you're looking for a documentary-style deep dive into the sport, this isn’t it. But if you’re up for a fast-paced, feel-good blockbuster with a lot of heart (and horsepower), F1 delivers.

Just don’t expect it to stick strictly to racing realism—this is a movie that’s more about the ride than the rules. Fans of Top Gun: Maverick, sports dramas, or just Brad Pitt behind the wheel will likely have a blast. Those looking for subtlety or a deep character study might want to steer elsewhere.