F1: The Movie - Review
Two years after filming began for an untitled Hollywood blockbuster based on modern-day Formula 1, it's finally time to see Brad Pitt play the role of an F1 driver at age 59. I can confirm that 'F1: The Movie' was well worth the wait. This is a challenging review for a long-time F1 fan like myself to stay focussed on the movie aspects and not much of the technical BTS about the cars and filming that involved the crew's presence at various Grand Prix in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. But I shall give it my best shot. Story and key characters Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver who's always looking for the next big race to win. The movie starts with him as he takes over for a night stint in the 24 Hours of Daytona driving a Porsche 911 GT3 R and you are immediately thrown into the high-paced action of motorsports. It is quite the cinematic experience, enough to forgive the over-dramatisation of overtakes. He is then approached by his former teammate an...