Forget everything you’ve seen on social media or what you’ve read about the new Formula 1 movie – you should absolutely go and see it. The championship’s owners are desperate to crack the US audience and capitalise on the post Drive to Survive lull, so taking it to the big screen with a huge budget and outstanding access is one way to attempt it. The movie’s action scenes using F2 cars and technology from Top Gun: Maverick are epic, with a high-quality and authentic portrayal of F1 racing. Familiar faces like Lewis Hamilton and team bosses make appearances, along with familiar brands seen at F1 races.
There are Easter eggs in the movie for hardcore F1 fans, including nods to the Monza banking and a reference to Ayrton Senna. The backstory involving a recreated 1990 accident of Martin Donnelly adds depth to Brad Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes. Overall, the F1 movie aims to entertain and engage audiences with its action-packed racing scenes and authentic portrayal of the sport.
