Brad Pitt Felt "Embarrassed" While Filming With Real Formula 1 Drivers During 'F1'

Entertainment Weekly

The cast of 'F1'—Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem—gather for a fast-paced conversation about making their adrenaline-fueled new film. From hitting speeds of 180mph to training with real Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton, they dive into the challenges of race-day filming, the thrill of working on real courses at the British Grand Prix, and the art of acting through a helmet—relying only on their eyes to convey emotion.

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00:00We have the real drivers there, and we are now telling a story about these drivers.

00:06And it's our respect and love for them and why we wanted to be there.

00:08At the same time, that respect and love, it's just humbling.

00:12It's just like a bit embarrassing for me when we started to be in their suits and their shoes and their helmets.

00:18Yes, yes.

00:19But fortunately, you know, after a year and a half of that, they were so kind.

00:23I just felt like it was their own backyard.

00:25Yeah.

00:26Our garage was right in the middle of between Ferrari and Mercedes.

00:29And then there's these two a*****s.

00:32Swans.

00:32After the races, these two swans.

00:34Oh, the worst scenario.

00:35Oh, man.

00:36Swans, we had that press conference scene.

00:39And the real press conference of Formula One was happening.

00:42And we've obviously got to play the story.

00:44I'm coming out with a smile.

00:45And Lando's just had a crazy crash.

00:47Oh, my God.

00:48Oh, no.

00:49He's got to actually talk to the press.

00:51In the press pen after the races?

00:53Where we have the interview.

00:55Meanwhile, I'm over here geeking off and stuff.

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