Haas driver Oliver Bearman shares the only sad thing about Brad Pitt's F1 movie, wants to play the lead in its sequel

Time of India

8 hours ago

Haas driver Oliver Bearman was one of the many Formula 1 drivers who walked the red carpet at the premiere of Brad Pitt's upcoming movie, F1. However, unlike most of his F1 colleagues, he doesn't have a cameo in the film since he wasn't a F1 driver then.
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He has now expressed his desire to play the main character in a potential sequel — if one is ever made.
Ollie Bearman on not featuring in Brad Pitt's F1
Ollie Bearman looked dapper in an ice blue blazer, white shirt, and cream pants at the F1 premiere. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Alicia Stent-Torriani, who looked stunning in a black outfit.
When the Haas driver was asked by a reporter if he would like to star in the film's sequel, Bearman replied: 'Yeah, I mean the only sad thing about that film is that I am not in it at all because I was not in F1 when it was filmed.
So hopefully there's F1 2 and hopefully I can be the main character.'
The video was shared on Formula 1's official X page. Reacting to it, an F1 fan wrote, 'Keep pushing, Ollie.' Another said, 'Can't wait to see you on the big screen soon.' One more commented, 'Excited for what's next.'
F1 stars Brad Pitt as a retired Formula One driver who is brought back by an old friend to mentor a rookie, played by Damson Idris. The film has been directed by Joseph Kosinski and is set to hit theatres on June 27.
It has been co-produced by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton and features several current F1 drivers in guest appearances. The film was shot using real F1 cars and on actual race tracks.
Oliver Bearman reviews F1 movie
Bearman also attended the film's first premiere in Monaco, where the entire F1 fraternity watched the movie together. Speaking to Motorsport.com at the Monaco premiere, the Haas driver pointed out a few moments he found amusing in the film.
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He said, 'There are some things that aren't fully accurate… like the standard movie scene where they're going side by side in the straights and suddenly the other guy finds another gear.
But that's a typical movie thing, and I think it makes it super captivating for the audience. There's a small minority of us that will maybe find that a bit untrue, but I think for the majority it's going to be a fantastic movie.'
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Bearman served as a reserve driver for Haas and Ferrari last year and made his debut as a full-time driver for Haas this year. He is currently 17th in the 2025 Formula 1 Driver Standings with 6 points.