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F1 Film Starring Brad Pitt Premieres on Apple TV 2025

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The film "F1," directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, will stream on Apple TV starting December 12, 2025.
The plot follows Sonny Hayes, a retired driver returning to Formula 1 to aid an underdog team led by Javier Bardem.
The film features real-life F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Apple TV will also stream all F1 races starting in the 2026 season.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, Formula 1 expanded its global presence by introducing races in India and the United States, attracting over 400 million fans worldwide. This growth followed a trend of increasing commercial viability for motorsports. The upcoming film "F1," featuring drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, highlights the sport's cultural significance, further amplified by Apple TV's plan to stream all races starting in 2026.

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Story summary

The film "F1," directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, will stream on Apple TV starting December 12, 2025.
The plot follows Sonny Hayes, a retired driver returning to Formula 1 to aid an underdog team led by Javier Bardem.
The film features real-life F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Apple TV will also stream all F1 races starting in the 2026 season.

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