While I may not be an avid racing enthusiast, I must admit that the visuals we?ve seen from Joseph Kosinski?s F1 are absolutely stunning. For those eager to catch more glimpses of this upcoming film, a captivating behind-the-scenes video was showcased at the recent F1 75 Live season launch event held at London’s iconic The O2 venue. It offers fans an exclusive look at the making of this thrilling cinematic experience.

?You can talk about speed,? remarked Kosinski, ?but we wanted to make audiences feel it.? The production team implemented the innovative camera technology that wowed viewers in Top Gun: Maverick, pushing the boundaries even further for F1. The racing sequences are incredibly exhilarating, and even renowned F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who serves as a producer on this project, was left in awe, stating, ?The F1 movie is as authentic a racing movie as ever been.? Don?t miss the chance to watch the full behind-the-scenes video for F1 above; it truly is a must-see for fans of action-packed cinema.

The film F1 features Brad Pitt in the role of Sonny Hayes, a once-prominent Formula One driver who faced a devastating crash in the 1990s, leading to his retirement. However, when his friend, portrayed by Javier Bardem, persuades him to return to the racing scene as a mentor to a promising rookie played by Damson Idris, Sonny finds himself back in the fast lane. ?They?re a last place team, they?re 21-22 on the grid, they?ve never scored a point,? Pitt shared in 2023. ?But they have a young phenom, played by Damson Idris, and they bring me in as kind of a Hail Mary, and hijinks ensue. What?s incredible about it is that there are cameras mounted all over the car ? you?ve never seen speed captured like this, and the G-forces are something else. It?s genuinely thrilling.? The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Shea Whigham, and more.

In a remarkable collaboration with Formula One, F1 features numerous teams and drivers appearing as themselves, enhancing the film’s authenticity. Notable figures such as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz Jr. make appearances, bringing their real-life racing expertise to the cinematic experience.

While there have been claims that the film’s budget has soared to an astonishing $300 million, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has refuted this figure, asserting it is ?quite a bit lower than what?s been reported.? He explained that the production benefited significantly from rebates and sponsorships. ?What people don?t realize is that we?re filming in locations with generous rebates ? England, much of Europe, and Abu Dhabi all offer incentives,? he elaborated. ?This significantly reduces the overall budget. Plus, we?ve secured more funding for our car through sponsorship deals than some entire Formula 1 teams. Considering all these factors, the actual budget is much lower than commonly perceived.?

Mark your calendars, as F1 is set to hit theaters on June 27th, promising to deliver an exhilarating cinematic journey into the world of Formula One racing.