Brad Pitt at the pre-race briefing
The British Grand Prix hosted events that were not directly related to this year’s Formula 1 World Championship: in addition to Williams’ celebration for the 800th GP in their history, Jenson Button’s lap at the wheel of the historic 1992 FW14B. which produced most of the circuit and the curiosity about Silverstone’s grandstand were the first shots of the film ‘Top’Together brad pitt Who played the role of Formula 1 driver. Even the American actor has, in fact, had a few flings with his ‘teammate’. Damson Idris At the wheel of a Formula 2 car designed by Mercedes to look as much like an F1 car as possible, but above all he also participated in pre-race briefing In fact with other pilots participating in the World Championship.
conflicting opinion
An unexpected VIP for a film that sees Lewis Hamilton as a co-producer, but the Hollywood star’s presence has caused some controversy. While there were pilots who enthusiastically welcomed Brad Pitt to the meeting, expressing a positive opinion on the film, which will probably be released between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, others did not hide some doubts about his participation. Above all, the current world champion max verstappen,
Verstappen’s ‘no’
interviewed by mirrorDutch commented on the work underway to produce the film: “I think they’re going to use some footage of everybody, camera cars and stuff – He has announced – But i can’t worry about it at all, After all, movies are always made to create some entertainment. Why yes, of course it won’t all be real. But I think it’s ok. i really don’t care,
Brad Pitt’s strange appearance
On the other hand, the opinions of other drivers were more welcoming from the start george russell, “I think it’s one of those occasions where you see a global superstar for the first time, it’s quite unreal”, A strange effect also shared by Charles Leclerc, “It’s fun, it’s a new face and it’s certainly unexpected to see Brad at the drivers’ briefing. They have sort of reconstructed what to expect from the film and it is very emotional. I can not wait to see it. A good guy”, Ultimately, the more ‘realistic’ Pierre Gasly, “I have to say that it’s not every day that you see Brad Pitt. We had the opportunity to meet him during the launch of the film. It was definitely a special moment. Other than the drivers’ briefing and getting to sit right in front of Brad Pitt, everything felt normal.