Brad Pitt drove a McLaren Formula 1 car, the 2023 MCL60, at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, as part of promotional activities for his upcoming film, F1 The Movie, set for release on June 27, 2025. The event followed the movie’s grand premiere in New York City on June 16, 2025. Pitt, who stars as fictional racer Sonny Hayes, had previously filmed driving scenes using a modified Formula 2 car over two years. The COTA test marked his first time driving an actual Formula 1 car, facilitated by McLaren. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, features a cast including Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Damson Idris, and focuses on a struggling Formula 1 team. Pitt described the experience as thrilling, highlighting the physical demands of driving at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. The event underscored the movie’s aim to authentically capture the intensity of Formula 1 racing, with input from drivers like Lewis Hamilton, who served as a producer.
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