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News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
F1 FIRST Review Out: Brad Pitt Is Hotter Than Ever In This Full-Throttle Blockbuster
Last Updated: In F1, Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 champ who returns to the circuit years after a career-halting accident. Brad Pitt's much-awaited racing drama F1 is already shifting gears in the right direction, with its first press screening earning enthusiastic reviews. Directed by Joseph Kosinski of Top Gun: Maverick fame, the film is being hailed as a high-octane crowd-pleaser with comparisons being drawn to Kosinski's earlier blockbuster. After a 10-minute clip received a mixed response at Comic-Con, the full film has reportedly won critics over. Variety's Clayton Davis praised the film's technical excellence, specifically highlighting Claudio Miranda's cinematography and urging the Oscars to 'not do dirty with him again." Miranda, who also worked on Top Gun: Maverick, brings a similar visual polish to F1, making the film a visual treat on the racetrack. Critics are lauding the film's gripping action, emotional depth, and star power. Jazz Tangcay wrote, 'It's Pearce, down the insideeeee" — WOW! @F1Movie is an action-packed, thrilling look at the world of F1 racing, with lots of grit. The sound, score, and cinematography are flawless. Damson Idris and Brad Pitt are great! Absolutely Obsessedddddd." Tim Chan shared, 'Just got out of #F1TheMovie screening: film was more emotional than I had anticipated, Brad Pitt is hotter than ever, soundtrack (with Tate! Roddy! Rosé!) is perfect accompaniment to the race scenes." Nerdist's Maude Garrett called it 'so freaking good" and even joked she may have liked it more had she been an F1 fan. In F1, Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 champ who returns to the circuit years after a career-halting accident. He's asked to mentor a young driver, played by Damson Idris, competing for the underdog Apex Grand Prix team. The cast also includes Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, F1 reflects real racing culture with Hollywood shine. During a press event, Kosinski said he was inspired by Netflix's Drive to Survive, especially its focus on underdog teams. First Published:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘F1' First Reactions: Brad Pitt's Racing Epic Is an ‘Old School Summer Blockbuster' That's ‘So Freaking Good'
Brad Pitt's summer tentpole 'F1' has been unveiled to members of the film press, and the first reactions are praising the racing thriller as 'action-packed' with strong visuals. Variety's senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay highlighted the 'flawless' craft of the film, with its sound, score and cinematography. More from Variety 'F1' Breakout Damson Idris Stars in Tommy Hilfiger Campaign for Paddock Capsule Collection Featured in the Film Tom Cruise in 'F1' Over Brad Pitt Would've Been 'Scaring Us More,' Says Joseph Kosinski; Action Supervisor Quips: Tom 'Terrifies Me' and 'We'd Have Had a Crash' Brad Pitt Says 'My Personal Life Is Always in the News' and It's an 'Annoyance' to Deal With While Filming: 'It's Always Been' a 'Nagging Time Suck' "It's Pearce, down the insideeeee" WOW! @F1Movie is an action-packed thrilling look at the world of F1 racing, with lots of grit. The sound, score and cinematography are flawless. Damson Idris and Brad Pitt are great! Absolutely Obsessedddddd — Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) June 5, 2025 Variety's chief awards editor Clayton Davis also had high praise for the lensing, shouting out DP Claudio Miranda, who earned an Oscar nomination for his work on director Joseph Kosinski's last feature 'Top Gun: Maverick.' #F1TheMovie is the Jerry and Joe Show! Bruckheimer and Kosinski really do make audacious entertainment together. Academy…don't do Claudio Miranda dirty again on this one. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris shine brightest when sharing the screen. Race to see this one in IMAX — Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) June 5, 2025 The Nerdist and Breakroom contributor Maude Garrett called the movie 'so freaking good' and hypothesized if she would've liked it even more if she were even a fan of F1 racing in the first place. #F1TheMovie is so freaking good. It has all the adrenaline, heart, pacing, story and character that completely fleshes out this movie into excellence. I can only imagine how much MORE I would love this movie if I was a fan of F1 racing! 🏎️ 💨 Maybe I am now?@F1Movie — Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) June 5, 2025 Pitt headlines 'F1' as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver who suffered a terrible crash in his past. He's convinced to come out of retirement and train a rookie prodigy, played by Damson Idris, for the Apex Grand Prix race. Joseph Kosinski, who directed Tom Cruise in the high-flying blockbuster 'Top Gun: Maverick,' helmed the film with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and real-life Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton. The supporting cast includes Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon. During a virtual press conference earlier this year, Kosinski discussed the making of the film, explaining that he became a fan of Formula 1 racing after discovering Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' series during the COVID pandemic. 'I loved how the first season of the show focused on the last place teams, the underdogs, rather than the Ferrari, the Mercedes, the Red Bull, the teams that you see at the front of the pack,' he said. 'I thought that there was an interesting story to be told about an underdog team trying — not to win the championship — but just trying to win one race against these titans of the sport.' Kosinski and his actors traveled the F1 circuit over the course of a year in order to film at the real races. He explained: 'We get these 10 or 15 minute slots where we'd have to have Brad and Damson ready in the cars, warmed up with hot tires ready to go, and as soon as practice ended, they would pull out onto the track. We'd have 24, 30 cameras ready, rolling, and I'd have to shoot these scenes in these very short, intense, high-speed windows. But the crowd you're seeing was really there in the stands. I don't think the crowd realized that Brad Pitt was in the car that was in front of them.' 'F1' opens in theaters June 27 from Apple and Warner Bros. See more reactions below. Buckle up #F1TheMovie is an high octane thrill ride. It's one of those films that you go to the movies for. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are both dynamic. This is top gun for F1 racing fans. Truly a racing movie for a new generation. — B E A N Z 🔜 Summer Game Fest (@BeanzGotGamez) June 5, 2025 Joseph Kosinski's #F1TheMovie hits the gas and doesn't stop. The races are epic, the sound design, editing, cinematography, performances and music are all top notch. You definitely feel shades of TOP GUN MAVERICK in that it plays like an old school summer blockbuster. What a ride — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) June 5, 2025 Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Heineken® 0.0 Hits the Big Screen with F1® The Movie, Driving a New Narrative Around Moderation
Damson Idris, a Heineken 0.0 and the set of F1 ® THE MOVIE. Who's driving? Brad Pitt, of course. AMSTERDAM, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heineken ® 0.0 has been announced as an official partner of Apple Original Films' F1 ® THE MOVIE, a collaboration bought to life with a new campaign directed by the movie's director/producer himself, Joseph Kosinski, and which features the film's stars, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. The campaign will launch ahead of the film's much-anticipated global release on 25 June, from Warner Bros. Pictures. With Heineken ® 0.0 also featuring directly in the film, the partnership marks the brand's natural place in the world of FORMULA 1 ®, having been a sponsor since 2016. As F1 ® experiences a cultural rise like no other, F1 ® THE MOVIE is set to be the film event of the summer, and Heineken ® 0.0 is right at the heart of the action, both on and off the track. The campaign from Heineken ® 0.0 will see the release of a spot featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, created to challenge outdated assumptions around alcohol and socialising. The content reflects how modern audiences are rethinking what 'choices' looks like today. In one standout scene, we see Damson's character, Joshua Pearce, enjoying a Heineken ® 0.0, assuming he's about to drive, when expectations are reversed and in fact it is Brad's character, Sonny Hayes, getting behind the wheel. Designed to echo the brand's 'When Driving, Or Not' message and delivered within the construct of the film's characters, it supports Heineken ® 0.0's wider approach to normalising moderation, showing that enjoying a great 0.0 beer doesn't need a reason. The collaboration continues Heineken ® 's commitment to showing up where culture is happening, in ways that are authentic, entertaining, and socially relevant. In the lead-up to the film's release, fans can expect exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access via Heineken ® channels, bringing them closer not just to F1 ® THE MOVIE, but to the wider cultural conversation about moderation, inclusion, and changing social norms. 'At Heineken ®, we believe culture has the power to shape behaviour,' said Nabil Nasser, Global Head of Heineken ® Brand. 'By becoming part of F1 ® THE MOVIE, we're taking the conversation around moderation into a space that's global, influential, and emotionally engaging. This partnership isn't just about visibility – it's about making alcohol-free choices feel natural, accepted and relevant in the moments that matter, especially in social settings. As leaders in the 0.0 category, we're committed to redefine what it means to choose moderation today.' Damson Idris said: 'F1 ® is intense, it's fast, it's high-stakes, and it's full of pressure. But that's what makes it exciting. This short film flips the script — not just on racing, but on how we celebrate and connect. Choosing a 0.0 isn't about holding back, it's about deciding what works for you and owning it, whatever the moment.' Joseph Kosinski said: 'This film isn't just about the speed and spectacle of Formula 1, it's about the emotion and culture around it. Every detail mattered, including our partnerships. We wanted collaborators who understood the world we were building and the shift in how people connect with sport today. Their presence in the film feels authentic, and that was essential to me as a storyteller.' The F1 ® THE MOVIE partnership builds on Heineken ® 's longstanding global sponsorships including Formula 1™, the UEFA Champions League, and the US Open - all platforms to champion moderation and support more inclusive drinking choices among fans worldwide. Further campaign and film details will be announced over the coming weeks. Editorial information Please find the high-resolution campaign image HERE Please find the TVC links HERE Please reach out to the team, on address below, if you are interested in chatting further with our quoted stakeholders above and we can discuss opportunities. For more information, please contact: HNKNBrand@ About HEINEKEN: HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken ® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through 'Brewing a Better World', sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We employ over 85,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext in Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under and HEINEKEN has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent information is available on HEINEKEN's website: and follow us on Twitter via @HEINEKENCorp. About F1 ® THE MOVIE: Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures Present A Monolith Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer / Plan B Entertainment / Dawn Apollo Films Production, A Joseph Kosinski Film, F1 ® The Movie, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters and IMAX ® nationwide on June 27, 2025 and internationally beginning 25 June 2025. 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Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Brad Pitt in £3,350 leather waders marks the dawn of a new macho man era
Social media started smouldering at the end of last week when GQ magazine dropped a teaser for their forthcoming blockbuster summer issue featuring a noticeably beefy post-divorce Brad Pitt, 61, in various states of brooding alpha masculinity. Photographed in Glenorchy, New Zealand to promote his forthcoming Formula One movie F1, the shots come with an accompanying 30-minute video (I joke, it's one minute) which has been liked nearly half a million times on the magazine's own Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GQ (@gq) We see a motorbike-fan Brad clad in vintage Belstaff, huge sunglasses by Jacques Marie Mage and a grade-three buzzcut, riding a throaty vintage Harley Davidson across a very bumpy-looking dry river bed. Then there's a grey-bearded, bare-chested Brad complete with leather-thonged necklaces and a titchy fisherman's beanie staring wistfully out across the craggy New Zealand countryside. Weary-yet-sexy Brad comes next, tattooed, oiled up, splayed on a faintly smelly-looking mattress staring contemplatively through the windows of his wilderness cabin, all bulging biceps, grease-covered unbuttoned Henley and an artfully dirty-looking craggy face. Enter; pensive Brad, seen in a grubby sleeveless vintage jerkin before the final hurrah, a shot of the actor, clad all in black, walking through the Dart river in £3,350 black thigh-high leather waders by Saint Laurent designed by Anthony Vaccarello – also recently worn by modern masculinity exemplars Pedro Pascal, 50 (hunky in Gladiator), and 48-year-old Alexander Skarsgård, who recently added 20lbs of muscle to play the ultra-ripped Northman. Yes, they are vaguely reminiscent of a pair country star Johnny Cash was photographed in at his lakeside retreat in Tennessee in the 1960s. But if we can judge anything from the boots' recent history, these Saint Laurent thigh-high leather boots are for bulging alpha manly thighs only. Leather, motorbikes, the wilderness, body hair, rippling muscles, engine oil… It's hard to see the semiotics of Brad's shoot as anything other than a paean to the traditional notions of 'manliness' and something of a two fingered salute to 2024's dominant aesthetic, the rather horribly termed 'rat boy' or 'hot rodent boyfriend' look. 'A hot rodent man is… a way of describing a skinny, lanky, unconventionally attractive dude who does not embody stereotypical macho-like attributes,' said Men's Health magazine last June. Think Barry Keoghan to Timothée Chalamet and Josh O'Connor. The hot rodent man 'has more of a pointed, angular facial structure that is almost rat- or mouse-like, he rocks messy hair, sports vintage clothing, and, to borrow the internet's phrasing, is so wan as to appear one cigarette away from death.' While the internet's obsession with unconventional men will doubtlessly continue – and online, there's room for everyone – in celebrity circles and in Hollywood it feels as if the sinewy hot rodent boyfriend has smoked his last. Brad Pitt is not the only man in the public eye sporting a bulkier look. As The Guardian reported in 2023, these days the size of your biceps has become as much of a status symbol as the size of your bank balance, particularly amongst men of a certain age. Much has been made of 41-year-old Meta founder tech bro nerd Mark Zuckerberg's beefcake transformation – we're talking martial arts-honed muscles (he took up jiu jitsu in the pandemic), a foil-boarding hobby, a cringy gold medallion and an expressed desire for a return to more 'masculine energy' in the corporate world… 'A culture that celebrates aggression a bit more has its own merits,' he told fellow muscle man, Right-wing podcaster Joe Rogan in January. Then we have rocket-launching, Amazon-owning tech bro Jeff Bezos, who – also at 61, and as the world's second-richest man – has been on a mission to optimise his physique for the past few years, reportedly enlisting Tom Cruise's personal trainer and, of course, eating a high-end high protein diet (octopus for breakfast anyone?). The ripped results speak for themselves. In a far cry from the Christopher Reeve as Superman days of old, today's Hollywood superheroes have real-life bodies per their characters – think Jason Momoa, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, all above 45 years of age. Fifty-four-year-old Matt Damon has turned hardbody for the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie The Odyssey where he plays Odysseus. Avengers star Chris Hemsworth, 41, is not only known for his hyper-muscular physique and home training videos, but also his Limitless TV series for Disney, in which he 'pushes himself to new limits to try and stop the diseases of old age before they take hold… [and] discovers how we all can unlock our potential to stay fitter, healthier, and happier throughout our lives.' At 50, David Beckham's fitness goals are to remain 'lean, strong and pain-free' according to his personal trainer Bobby Rich, who revealed he goes through rounds of push-ups and pull ups to give himself something he says he never had as a football player, a defined chest. 'I never had pecs until I met Bob,' Beckham told Men's Health in February, joking 'You could say I've gone up a few cup sizes as a result.' Even the housewives' favourite daytime TV presenter Ben Shephard is at it, appearing on a recent cover of the same magazine with a six pack, detailing his comprehensive workout plan and his diet consisting of six lean protein meals a day. Muscles have always been associated with manliness, but the last few years of social media saturation have been a shift in male beauty ideals, with the masculine beauty standard becoming a lot bulkier and more difficult to achieve, spawning a rise in body image issues amongst boys and young men. As building and retaining muscle becomes more challenging as we age – both for men and women – it makes the physiques of Brad, Bezos et al even more of a flex. Their looks exemplify the West's growing obsession with biohacking our bodies for wellness and treating the body like a machine that can be optimised, a large part of which appears to involve (in the eyes of the consumer, at least) eating more lean protein to build muscle. In the UK alone, a national survey for Ocado carried out earlier this year found that in 2024, nearly half of UK adults increased their protein intake, rising to two-thirds of all people aged between 16 and 34. 'It's hard to argue that muscles haven't always been some form of cultural ideal,' says Andrew Tracey, Men's Health UK's fitness director. 'You've only got to look at ancient Greek and Roman statues that accentuated muscular male physiques – and then fast forward to the larger than life action stars of the eighties. However, I'd actually posit that 'smaller', less muscled, more achievable physiques have come to the forefront in the last few decades. One of the biggest shifts has been in the level of education and awareness of the general population on health and fitness. 'Men are more enlightened and empowered than ever on issues surrounding their health. Strength and brawn have always been cultural ideals, to some degree, but now, a growing number of men are able to pursue that ideal with education and discernment – and many are choosing a more holistic approach that benefits and improves their health across the board, not just in the mirror. More and more research is emerging, highlighting the health and longevity benefits of carrying a bit of extra muscle mass. So as long as it's done in a healthy and informed manner, there are worse things for men to do with their time.' Of course, the body is almost always political and, in today's hyper-masculine political climate perhaps it is easy to see why some men are eager to enhance anything about their appearance that could be construed as overtly masculine. 'The more conservative, regressive or perhaps the more 'traditional' a society makes itself, the more it will really endeavour – in its cultural work or product – to try to create two genders who look very different to each other,' says Meredith Jones, honorary professor of gender studies at Brunel University of London. 'Fashions spring out of the times we are living in… These movements are always cyclical.' In other words folks, get your fill of Brad, Ben and Bezos (if you so desire) while you can before these bods – and accompanying thigh-high boots – wade off into the sunset forever.
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Icks' or ‘the best racing movie of all-time'? What drivers think of the F1 movie
MONACO — Through the past two years, Formula One's paddock has doubled up as a real-life movie set, such has been the immersive filming approach taken for Apple's new movie, 'F1: The Movie.' Drivers have helped stage scenes during pre-race grid ceremonies, welcomed Brad Pitt into their briefings with the FIA, and, in Abu Dhabi last year, even shared a podium with one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Advertisement But on Wednesday evening in Monaco, the 2025 F1 grid got the chance to see the finished movie a month early – by attending a private screening at a cinema in the principality ahead of this weekend's grand prix. 'F1: The Movie' will get its international release on June 25 before hitting screens in North America on June 27. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, has been the driver most involved – working as a producer and helping ensure the movie's accuracy. These efforts even go down to details including correct engine note sounds, plus acting as a welcome sounding board to producer Jerry Bruickheimer and director Joe Kosinski. Seeing the logo of his own film company, Dawn Apollo, show up on screen early on and then spotting his name as a producer as the credits rolled gave Hamilton a special feeling of glee, despite having already watched it around 20 times. But this screening was different. Even for someone as successful as Hamilton. 'All of a sudden, I've got all the drivers there and I was sat in the middle, (and) I was nervous,' Hamilton told reporters on Thursday. 'I was like 'Oh God, everyone is seeing it for the first time.'' Such a select audience would provide the first opportunity to gauge just how successful the film has been in becoming the most immersive and accurate racing film of all-time, as the producers intended. In front of drivers who live such scenes they're arguably its toughest audience. After the screening, Hamilton messaged all his peers to ask for their honest feedback. 'For sure there's parts you'd be like, 'Hey, the timing may be off on a strategy stop,' or whatever it might be,' he said. 'But I think the great thing is the sound is great. The image is incredible. It's something that has never been done before. So, it's something I'm really proud of.' Advertisement 'I thought some of you were there!' Laughter echoed in Haas' hospitality unit during Esteban Ocon's media session in Monaco on Thursday. The initial questions had focused on the screening, and Ocon, unaware that the present journalists had not seen the movie yet, shared a few spoilers (which won't be repeated here). Although none with significant, ground-breaking detail. The general feel from across the Monaco paddock is that the movie is broadly accurate. But a Hollywood-type flare – to be expected – did bring down certain limits. As Williams driver Carlos Sainz shared Thursday, 'There were a couple of icks, but honestly, not as many as I thought. They warned us and they said, 'Guys, we are in love with your sport, but this is Hollywood.'' One of the biggest questions 'F1: The Movie' was always going to face is how accurately it portrays everyday life for those working in the paddock. Netflix docuseries 'Drive to Survive' uses footage filmed at race weekends and from direct driver interviews, but series producer Box to Box and the streaming platform have historically faced criticism for taking creative license to the storylines in what is supposed to be a fly-on-the-wall production. Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson described the film as 'very immersive' and added that 'it captures the feeling of being in Formula One.' The movie includes racing battles and crashes with real-life competitors, but utilizes CGI rather than sending Brad Pitt and Damson Idris out on track in Formula Two cars against the F1 drivers. But do viewers need to have an open mind, if the drivers can tell there is an element of Hollywood touch at work? 'You can always find holes and poke holes in things,' Lawson said. 'But I think, it's a movie, at the end of the day. It's the same if you're watching 'Top Gun.' I'm sure if you're a fighter pilot and you're watching a movie like that, you're going to pick things in there that you might see differently. But, at the end of the day, I think the movie is incredible. That's what most people are going to see when they see this.' Ocon mentioned sections where he could detect Hamilton's involvement as a producer, saying how 'some of the parts you can really feel that Lewis has pushed it to keep it super realistic.' While Ocon would've liked more racing and fewer crash sequences, he said, 'It's still by far the best racing movie of all time.' Advertisement 'I think proper racing fans will enjoy it,' the Haas driver said. 'They are going to comment about some of the things that maybe don't make 100 percent sense. But honestly, for such a big movie with such an audience, it's the closest to reality racing movie that I've ever seen, in comparison to all the other ones.' Two members of the 2025 grid are actually yet to watch the film, including the reigning world champion from Red Bull, Max Verstappen. He notified F1 in advance that he would not be attending the screening in order to spend more time at home. His partner, Kelly Piquet, gave birth to a girl, Lily, at the end of April. 'I wanted to spend more private time, because the evening is also private time at the end of the day,' Verstappen said. He was streaming on iRacing during Wednesday evening, but claimed he'd download the film in a few weeks and watch it when it is released. 'I heard good stuff from the movie,' Verstappen said. 'So, I'm sure it's going to be exciting.' The other absentee was Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, who only arrived in Monaco on Thursday. Asked why he didn't make the screening, he said it was 'just stuff,' but he does plan to watch the film. While the drivers may be best-placed to judge the accuracy and merits of the film, there is an understanding between them that they are not the direct target audience. It is intended to reach far wider, meaning the 'icks' that Sainz mentioned may only be picked up by the most hardcore F1 fans. 'Nearly all of the movie, in terms of track action and things like that, it was very original and very representative,' said Fernando Alonso. 'So that was a very good thing.' Lawson felt those who hadn't watched F1 before seeing the film would be the most impressed by the footage, which both he and other drivers agree is incredibly accurate. This has been aided by the fact both Pitt and co-star Idris trained to drive the custom-built APXGP car in real life. Advertisement 'I can imagine somebody who's watching the sport for the first time, watching that movie, they're going to think it's amazing,' Lawson said. Current championship leader Oscar Piastri was impressed by the degree of realism. He cited a moment where the editors managed to add the two APXGP cars to existing racing footage from real races. 'The CGI in a lot of areas was very convincing,' Piastri said. 'I can't give too much away, but there are some things that if you don't follow F1 fully, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference if it was real or not. 'I think for all the people involved in F1, they'll be at least somewhat satisfied with the accuracy of all the little details.' Piastri's McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, didn't want to comment when pressed on some of the scenes involved, respecting the need to not give away spoilers. But he acknowledged it was 'a much bigger stage' for F1. 'It's a movie, it's got movie stars in it, and I think that's something a lot more historical than just a Netflix documentary,' Norris said. 'It's something that in 20 years your kids can still watch and it'll still be kind of cool.' The success of 'Drive to Survive' in bringing F1 to a new, broader fanbase has transformed the sport. To now have F1 portrayed on the biggest screen of all, with some of Hollywood's biggest-name actors, directors and producers involved, has the potential to act as another boost for F1's popularity. This will particularly be the case if it can capture that intended new audience. 'Apparently they did a survey with a lot of people that hadn't ever watched a Formula One race, and after watching the film, they would ask, 'would you watch a Formula One race now?' And 100% of people said yes,' said Sainz. 'So, that just tells you how good I think it is going to be for the sport. 'Maybe I'm completely wrong. But I think it's going to do a lot of good.' (Top image: Bryn Lennon / Formula 1 / Getty Images)
