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Brad Pitt's F1 Movie Races to Oscar Glory
23 Jan
Summary
- F1: The Movie earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
- The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired F1 driver mentoring a young star.
- Filmed during real Grand Prix weekends, it offers authentic racing action.
Brad Pitt's cinematic venture into Formula 1, "F1: The Movie," is a prominent contender at the 98th Academy Awards, having garnered four nominations, including the coveted Best Picture award. Released in 2025, the film immerses audiences in the high-stakes world of motorsport.
The narrative follows Sonny Hayes, a veteran F1 driver coaxed out of retirement to mentor rising talent Joshua Pearce at the struggling APXGP team. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris lead the cast, portraying a compelling dynamic between experience and youth.
Authenticity was paramount, with filming occurring during actual Grand Prix weekends, including the 2023 British Grand Prix. This allowed for genuine race footage and an unparalleled look at the sport's intensity.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton served as an executive producer, lending further credibility. The film achieved significant commercial success, grossing nearly $631 million worldwide, making it Pitt's highest-earning film.
"F1: The Movie" faces competition in the Best Picture race against films like "Sinners" and "Hamnet." Despite nominations for Film Editing, Sound, and Visual Effects, the absence of nominations in writing, acting, or directing categories presents a challenge for winning the top prize.
The Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15th, 2026, in Los Angeles. This marks another year of Apple TV's notable presence at the Oscars, building on their previous Best Picture win with "CODA" in 2022.
