Pitt Takes F1 Car for Spin After Movie Premiere

Following the premiere of F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt lived out another dream, driving a real Formula 1 car on American soil. The actor recently took to the track after promoting his new film.

Norris Provides Guidance

In advance of his turn behind the wheel, Pitt met with McLaren racer Lando Norris at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The two-time podium finisher offered advice prior to the big moment.

Adrenaline-Fueled Experience

Cameras captured the entire day, from Pitt’s pre- and post-drive reactions to insights from McLaren team members and, of course, the run itself. He drove the 2023-specification MCL60 at the United States Grand Prix venue.

According to Liberty Media, Formula 1 saw a 9% increase in viewership in 2023, averaging 1.28 million viewers per race in the U.S. (Formula1.com).