Brad Pitt learns bold new skills for his upcoming F1 racing movie

Brad Pitt added another skill to his long resume in preparation for his upcoming film about Formula 1 racing.

during the los angeles premiere young woman and sea On Thursday, May 16, producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets people magazine About Pitt’s intense preparation for his upcoming untitled film.

“He trained for four or five months. He’s an amazing driver,” Bruckheimer, 80, shared.

“In fact,” he added, “some F1 drivers said he is a natural athlete. He really is. He’s amazing in that car.”

When asked how fast Pitt, 60, was driving, Bruckheimer quipped, “I can’t tell you. The insurance company would kill me.”

In the exciting new film, Pitt plays an aging F1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a rising star, played by Damson Idris. The cast also includes Javier Bardem as the team owner.

Previously, Pitt was seen filming at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July 2023, where he wore a racing suit and mingled with real-life F1 drivers.

talking to Sky Sports F1Pitt expressed his excitement: “We’re just laughing so much, laughing like that, it’s the time of my life.”