Movie Review: F1 (2025)
Buckle up for high-octane drama and adrenaline-fueled action as F1 speeds into theaters this summer. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and co-written with screenwriter Ehren Kruger (Top Gun: Maverick, Transformers), this ambitious sports action drama immerses audiences in the exhilarating world of Formula One racing. Crafted in partnership with the FIA—the sport’s official governing body—F1 blends cinematic spectacle with real-world authenticity.
At the heart of the story is Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a former Formula One legend who walked away from the sport after a devastating crash in the 1990s. Years later, he’s pulled back onto the track by Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), his old friend and current team owner of the fictional Apex Grand Prix (APXGP). Ruben asks Sonny to return—not to race, but to mentor the team’s rising star, Joshua “Noah” Pearce (played by Damson Idris), a gifted but raw newcomer with world championship potential.
The film draws its dramatic pulse from the complex relationship between Hayes and Pearce, echoing classic sports mentorship tales while injecting them with the modern speed, strategy, and spectacle of Formula One. Pitt brings grizzled charisma to the role of the veteran racer, while Idris is magnetic as the headstrong protégé. Bardem injects warmth and urgency as Ruben, a character who balances nostalgia with a vision for the future of his team.
The ensemble cast also features Kerry Condon as team strategist Kate, Tobias Menzies as the hard-nosed rival Banning, Kim Bodnia as the enigmatic Kaspar, and a strong supporting lineup that includes Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, and Shea Whigham.
Visually, F1 promises the same sleek, immersive style that Kosinski brought to Top Gun: Maverick. Filmed during real Formula One race weekends, the movie places viewers right on the track with breathtaking intensity. With the roar of engines, split-second decisions, and the global stakes of the Formula One World Championship, F1 doesn’t just depict the sport—it lives in it.
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and Apple Original Films, F1 hits international theaters on June 25, 2025, just ahead of the real-life Austrian Grand Prix, adding to the hype and synergy between Hollywood and the racing world.
If you’re a fan of sports dramas, high-speed thrills, or just want to see Brad Pitt behind the wheel in one of his most physically intense roles to date, F1 is poised to be a summer blockbuster that races straight to the podium.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski | Starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem | In theaters June 27, 2025 (US)
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