F1 is a sports drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. The film stars Pitt as Formula One racing driver Sonny Hayes, who returns after a 30-year absence to save his former teammate's underdog team from collapse.

Brad Pitt’s “F1” is racing back to Imax theaters after becoming the highest-grossing movie of his career. Apple’s Formula 1 racing movie will return to Imax theaters on Friday, Aug. 8, with plans to further expand on Friday,

The Movie. The film, all about the comeback of a Formula One racecar driver named Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, also stars Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, a rookie driver who clashes with Sonny. Rounding out the cast