“There’s my star of the movie”: Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ is Already Winning Over its Haters Thanks to One Million Dollar Cameo

Formula One racing is famous for its fast-paced excitement, bold pit-stops, luxury, and famous drivers. Now, F1 is coming to the big screen with a much-awaited movie featuring Hollywood star Brad Pitt. Here’s why the F1 movie is already making waves and proving skeptics wrong, even before its 2025 release.

This film isn’t just about fast and fancy cars, it’s also about people behind the wheel. It talks about redemption and how working together matters. Pitt plays a veteran driver who gets another shot at what he loves because who doesn’t like a good comeback?

So, even if you’re not a big F1 fan, these themes will probably hit home. However, the film has been facing criticism lately. Yet, it features a million-dollar cameo, which might just be enough to silence those critics.

F1‘s Star-Studded Production with a Real Racing Icon

F1 has a fantastic cast and crew ready to bring an exciting racing movie to life. Brad Pitt stars as an experienced 60-year-old driver coming back to the F1 track. Alongside him is Damson Idris, a talented young actor playing his teammate on the fictional APXGP team.

The supporting cast is just as impressive, with Kerry Condon (nominated for an Oscar for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin), and the versatile Javier Bardem (known for No Country for Old Men).

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 World Champion, is bringing his racing expertise to the movie as a producer. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, who wowed audiences with Top Gun: Maverick.

But for motorheads, the real surprise is a million-dollar cameo by Guenther Steiner, the former boss of the Haas F1 team. Fans’ excitement is through the roof. Check out some fan reactions: 

There's my star of the movie pic.twitter.com/jRltFLUYTr

— Barburrito (@barburtweeto) July 7, 2024

I saw Guenther Steiner…take my money.

— Patriotic Jon (@Patriotic_Jon) July 7, 2024

Seeing Guenther made me laugh so hard, I am definitely seeing this.

— CHINEDU 🌟 (@chinedudsn) July 7, 2024

Guenther Steiner 🔥🫡🤣

— Kieran Laws (@Kieran_hunt_007) July 7, 2024

Known for his straightforward personality, Steiner is a fan favorite in F1. Fans loved watching him in the Netflix F1 series Drive to Survive because the 59-year-old wears his heart on his sleeve. His reactions are often raw, making them easy for fans to connect with.

How Big is Guenther Steiner’s Role in Brad Pitt’s F1?

Guenther Steiner might make only a quick appearance in Brad Pitt’s F1 movie. The news and even the trailer hint that he might show up briefly. The movie is primarily about a made-up team and its characters. If Steiner does appear, he’ll likely be playing himself (a small part of the movie’s world).

Also, real-life Formula 1 racers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (who is also a producer on the movie) will play themselves in the film. This means the cameos are for famous F1 stars, not acting roles. Given Steiner’s meme fame in the F1 world, his cameo in Pitt’s F1 movie could easily become another meme.