Andrew Chevallier

The provided text describes the 2025 American sports drama film F1, starring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula One driver who returns to help a struggling team. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, the film features a cast including Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies. Production involved extensive collaboration with Formula One, including filming during actual Grand Prix weekends and featuring real drivers and teams. The film premiered in June 2025 and achieved significant box office success, becoming the highest-grossing auto racing film and a career highlight for Brad Pitt. It received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including four Academy Awards, winning for Best Sound. The plot follows Sonny Hayes's comeback, his rivalry with rookie Joshua Pearce, and the team's fight for survival, culminating in a dramatic season finale.