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Brad Pitt handed real-life F1 test by McLaren at COTA, Crash.net has learned.
McLaren gave F1 Movie star Brad Pitt a private test in F1 machinery at COTA, Crash.net reported.
In the movie, Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver who returns to partner rookie Joshua Pearce at the fictional APXGP team.
Filming for the movie took place during actual grand prix weekends and includes appearances from F1 drivers and teams.
Pitt drove a modified F2 car for the film, but he also had the chance to try out a real-life F1 car, specifically a McLaren MCL60.
The test was confirmed by McLaren, who teased it on social media and referred to Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes.
Pitt expressed his excitement about the movie at a star-studded premiere in New York City, highlighting the unique opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1.
