F1: The Movie – Release Date, Star-Studded Cast, and Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Reveals

Hollywood’s need-for-speed blockbuster “F1 the Movie” has dropped its final trailer, shifting excitement into top gear just months before the lights go out on its big-screen debut. The Joseph Kosinski-directed drama—fronted by Brad Pitt and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer with racing legend Lewis Hamilton on the creative team—will roar into international cinemas on 25 June and the United States on 27 June before streaming worldwide on Apple TV+ from 12 December 2025. Plot & characters • Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a once-retired F1 prodigy called back to the grid by team owner Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). • Rising star Damson Idris co-stars as rookie teammate Joshua Pearce, while Kerry Condon is the hard-nosed team director Kate McKenna. • Their outfit, APXGP, may be fictional, but the racing hardware is anything but. Authenticity at 300 km/h Mercedes-Applied Science engineered six modified Formula 2 cars to mimic 2025-spec F1 machines, allowing Pitt and Idris to film wheel-to-wheel at real grands prix including Silverstone, Monza, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. High-resolution cockpit-cams, drone footage and on-track audio were captured during live sessions, promising the most immersive racing sequences ever put on film. Why it matters for Formula 1 The sport’s meteoric rise, fueled by streaming docuseries and record U.S. attendances, gets another turbo-boost here. Studio insiders estimate more than $40 million in brand partnerships, while F1 owners Liberty Media view the film as a gateway for new fans and sponsors. Key takeaways for fans and searchers • F1 the Movie release date: 25/27 June 2025 (cinemas), 12 Dec 2025 (Apple TV+). • Watch the final F1 film trailer on YouTube and official F1 channels now. • Expect real circuits, genuine racing speeds and appearances from current grid stars. • Search terms to follow: “F1 the Movie Brad Pitt,” “APXGP car,” “Formula 1 film release.” Start your countdown—the most realistic motorsport feature ever attempted is nearly ready to punch through 18,000 RPM and into theaters worldwide.