Brad Pitt revs up in Formula 1’s electrifying 'F1' trailer

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Formula 1 has just dropped the electrifying first trailer for F1, its Hollywood juggernaut headlined by Brad Pitt, igniting excitement for a high-octane cinematic ride slated to hit theaters in June 2025.

Behind the wheel of this adrenaline-charged sports drama is director Joseph Kosinski, reteaming with powerhouse producer Jerry Bruckheimer – fresh off their Top Gun: Maverick triumph – to deliver a pulse-pounding spectacle that thrusts audiences into the heart of Grand Prix racing.

Pitt takes on the role of Sonny Hayes In the Apple Original Film, a grizzled ex-Formula 1 ace once dubbed “the best that never was”.

The trailer teases a gripping tale as Javier Bardem’s character, the fiery leader of a scrappy racing squad, lures Sonny back into the driver’s seat.

His mission? To guide and sharpen rookie sensation Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. The stellar lineup also features Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo, promising a dynamic ensemble.

Set to the iconic strains of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain,” the trailer roars to life with a breathtaking blend of raw emotion and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

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Much like Top Gun: Maverick plunged viewers into a jet’s cockpit, F1 straps you into the driver’s seat alongside Pitt and Idris, hurtling through hairpin turns and blistering straightaways.

The stakes couldn’t be higher: victory means glory and redemption; defeat cements the doubters’ taunts.

Tensions flare as the seasoned veteran and brash newcomer clash both on the track and beyond it, their rivalry threatening to spin out of control.

Will they find common ground or crash and burn? The answers remain under wraps until the light go out in theaters next summer. Buckle up – this is one ride you won’t want to miss!

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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.