The final trailer for F1, the highly anticipated Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt, has dropped, igniting excitement for its June 2025 release.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick). The nearly two-and-a-half-minute trailer showcases a gripping blend of cinematic storytelling and authentic racing action. It was filmed at iconic circuits like Silverstone, Monza, and Abu Dhabi. Check out the F1 trailer below:
Set to the pulsing rhythm of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain,” the trailer immerses viewers in the high-stakes world of Formula 1, promising a blockbuster that captures the sport’s intensity and drama.
Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a veteran driver dubbed “the greatest that never was,” who returns to the fictional APXGP team after a career-ending crash in the 1990s. Tasked with mentoring rookie prodigy Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), Hayes navigates team tensions and personal redemption.
The trailer teases the conflict between the two drivers. Intense on-track clashes at Silverstone and off-track drama fueled by team owner Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem) and engineer Kate McKenna (Kerry Condon). Real F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, who also co-produces, add authenticity, appearing alongside Pitt and Idris during pre-race ceremonies.
Kosinski’s collaboration with Formula 1, Mercedes, and cinematographer Claudio Miranda delivers breathtaking visuals. Custom cameras mounted on modified Formula 2 cars capture the raw speed and G-forces. It places audiences in the cockpit. Pitt, trained for months by Hamilton, performs his own driving, adding realism to the heart-pounding sequences.
The trailer’s authenticity stems from two years of filming at the actual Grands Prix, ensuring every detail reflects the sport’s adrenaline-fueled reality.
F1’s backed by producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Hamilton. It blends emotional depth with spectacle. The trailer hints at a redemption arc for Hayes, layered with humor and romance. The film’s a must-see for racing fans and casual viewers alike. Its IMAX release on June 25 internationally and June 27 in North America. F1 is poised to redefine the racing genre.
