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On Thursday’s media day, F1 drivers reacted to their thoughts on the upcoming movie – simply titled “F1” starring Brad Pitt, having enjoyed an early viewing the night before.
Formula 1 drivers shared their reactions to the upcoming movie “F1” starring Brad Pitt during the media day on Thursday after viewing it the previous night.
The film features Pitt as fictional former F1 driver Sonny Hayes and includes on-track action from real Grands Prix of the past two seasons, with Lewis Hamilton serving as one of the producers to enhance realism.
Most drivers, except Max Verstappen, attended a private screening on Wednesday and praised the movie, with Esteban Ocon calling it the “best racing movie of all time.”
Nico Hülkenberg viewed the film as a fresh perspective, with Brad Pitt becoming his role model, while Fernando Alonso appreciated how well it represented Formula 1, sparking more interest in the sport.
Haas rookie Oliver Bearman found the movie fantastic, highlighting its depiction of the F1 experience and the impressive onboard shots, despite some Hollywood exaggerations and inaccuracies.
