Sonny Hayes back on the grid in Mexico City

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Brad Pitt was back in the paddock this weekend in Mexico City as filming resumed for the upcoming silver screen epic ‘F1’, starring the Hollywood heartthrob.

Pitt, or rather Apex GP F1 driver Sonny Hayes, was seen soaking up the atmosphere in the Stadium of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez while grasping a Mexican flag, apparently after enjoying – spoiler alert – a triumphant run in the race.

But fans we’ll need to wait until next summer to find out for sure.

The sports action drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by blockbuster maestro Jerry Bruckheimer, has been in production since July 2023 and is still on course for a June 27, 2025 release date.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.