Set to be released in theaters in June 2025, the action-packed film promises to be a summer blockbuster, featuring real F1 drivers alongside Brad Pitt behind the wheel of a specially modified F2 car.

Brad Pitt ‘fainted’ during F1 shoot

Leading up to the final filming schedule of his highly anticipated movie, co-produced with F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, Brad Pitt has been a familiar face at Grand Prix events. On November 23, following George Russell’s pole position win for the Vegas race, Pitt took to the track to shoot a scene as his character, Sonny Hayes.

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Moments later fans captured footage of the actor, dressed in full racing gear, walking unsteadily away from the crash site before collapsing onto a padded mat placed by a crew member. The 60-year-old actor will share the screen with actors including Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kerry Condon, Sarah Niles and Idris Elba.

F1 team releases pitt health update

As soon as the footage went viral, Pitt’s team wasted no time in releasing a statement about his health, referring to the actor by his character name Hayes: “During qualifying, Sonny suffered a significant impact which required “Immediate medical evaluation was required. Incidents of this magnitude are always taken seriously and Sonny’s health is our top priority.”

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APX GP said, “Although Sunny’s condition is stable, he will not participate in tomorrow’s race as he focuses on recovery. The entire team stands behind them, and we will provide updates as they become available. Joshua [Pearce] Tomorrow I will race alone, take the team forward.”

The F1 film was shot over the weekend at famous tracks such as Silverstone, Hungary, Spa, Monza, Zandvoort, Japan, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi and Mexico City. To seamlessly integrate the fictional team, APXGP, into the real-world racing environment, the production team was given access to an empty garage at each circuit. This allowed him to create a realistic and intense setting for the film.

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The upcoming American sports drama starring Brad Pitt is directed by Joseph Kosinski, best known for his work in the Tom Cruise hit Top Gun: Maverick, from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who also produced Top Gun, the film stars Pitt as a retired Formula One driver who goes racing by partnering with his partner (played by Damson Idris) in a fictional team, APXGP. Returns to the world.

“We want everyone to love it and really feel what the essence of this sport is – that’s our goal and I hope we make you proud,” Hamilton said during a press conference at the 2023 British Grand Prix. Can do.”