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A Formula 1-focused movie starring Brad Pitt is still in the filming process and is set to carry on its production in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship this month.
The highly anticipated Formula 1 movie featuring Brad Pitt will be relocating its filming to the United States and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski and has Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time World Champion, as a producer. It was originally filmed at various Grand Prix events during the 2021 F1 season, using a fictional 11th F1 team and a modified Formula 2 car. However, since the F1 season is currently on a break, they will now be using the Daytona International Speedway for filming, during the IMSA Roar Before The 24 event from January 19-21 and the 24 Hours of Daytona the following week. One major difference is that the new shots will be taken during official sessions with other cars on the track. Additionally, the car used will be a GTD entry and will play a part in the storyline where Pitt’s character, an older driver, comes out of retirement to compete in F1. It is still uncertain whether the car will be a one-off addition to the grid or if an agreement has been made with an existing GTD team to carry the livery and character name for the weekend.
