“The 60-year-old American F1 driver. Super realistic”: Ageists Come For Brad Pitt As Thrilling F1 Trailer Leaves Fans in an Adrenaline Rush

Brad Pitt is all set to star in his next big movie after Babylon! He’ll soon be seen in an exciting Formula One racing drama named F1, hitting theaters next June. Pitt takes on the role of veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who surprises everyone by coming back to the F1 racing world at the age of 60.

He teams up with rookie racer Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris) on the fictional APXGP team, mentoring him along the way. The movie is directed by none other than Joseph Kosinski, the visionary behind Top Gun: Maverick. So, fans can definitely expect thrills with its intense look into Formula One racing.

Brad Pitt Starrer F1 is a High-Stakes Production Project

F1 follows Sonny Hayes’ (Brad Pitt) emotional journey at the age of 60 as he faces his past and gives it his all on the racetrack. The film is about more than just racing. It’s a story of overcoming obstacles and seeking redemption.

While Pitt has always been a reliable star, he has done fewer big-budget movies lately. But that’s about to change—his next film is so expensive, it’s making waves already. This movie is a big spender, clocking in at $300 million (as reported by Deadline), ranking among the most expensive films ever.

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It’s all about Formula One, which features real cars and tracks from all over the world (including Silverstone and Suzuka Circuit). Alongside the Hollywood star and Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem are also set to star in it.

Director Joseph Kosinski, known for his visually stunning movies, has once again pushed the limits of filmmaking. Actors, including Pitt himself, trained hard to drive the fast cars on the track to make everything look and feel real.

Brad Pitt Faces Age Criticism, Fans Rally in Support

As mentioned earlier, F1 is committed to authenticity and an unparalleled level of realism, and there’s no doubt about it. Even the smallest details, like Brad Pitt’s age matching that of his character, contribute to this. This makes him the oldest F1 racer (in the movie) to hit the track.

According to Formula 1 Vegasprix, the oldest driver to ever race in Formula 1 was Louis Chiron, who took part in the 1953 Belgian Grand Prix at the age of 54 years and 232 days. On the other hand, Luigi Fagioli is the oldest Formula 1 race winner, having won the 1951 French Grand Prix at the age of 53 years and 22 days.

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However, critics question whether Pitt can realistically portray such a role.

He’s 60 years old.
This is definitely not Rush.

— Tracey Kent (@TraceyKent) July 7, 2024

I don’t think this will beat Rush movie.

— majkfit (@majkfit) July 7, 2024

The movie mogul might be facing criticism for his age, but his true fans couldn’t contain their excitement after watching the trailer released on July 7, 2024. Check out their reactions:

ah yes, the 60 year old american f1 driver. super realistic

— ana (@sextappen) July 7, 2024