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Laurence Edmondson, F1 Editor
Brad Pitt’s upcoming movie about Formula One will be released under the title F1, the sport, Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced.
The first teaser from the film will be broadcast via F1’s world feed on Sunday at the British Grand Prix — just under 30 minutes prior to the race at 3 p.m. local time race — and will also be shown on large screens around the Silverstone circuit.
The full movie will be released globally on June 25 next year, with a North American debut two days later.
F1, which is being made with the cooperation of the sport’s teams and drivers, is being directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose Top Gun: Maverick grossed $1.49 billion worldwide, with Jerry Bruckheimer as producer.
On-track filming for F1 took place at various rounds last year — including Silverstone, Budapest and Monza — and is continuing at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
The production team have had a motorhome, garage and pit wall under the fictional 11th team name ‘APX GP’ when filming at races.
The plot of the movie sees Pitt, who is 60 years old in real life, star as a former driver making a Formula One comeback alongside Damson Idris, who plays his rookie teammate, at APX GP.
Other cast members include Academy Award winner Javier Bardem and best supporting actress nominee Kerry Condon.
Production of the movie is set to be completed at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.
It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in cinemas and IMAX.
Source: www.espn.com