Brad Pitt stars in new Formula One movie "F1"

They have also used real cars, albeit less-powerful Formula 2 models modified to look as close as possible to F1 cars by the Mercedes F1 team. Pitt and his co-star Damson Idris have filmed in cars, with Pitt doing all his own driving. He's been praised by Hamilton for picking up the skills quickly.

All ten Formula One teams and their drivers in the 2023 season will appear as themselves, including: Max Verstappen, two-time World Drivers' Champion from the Netherlands, driver for Red Bull Racing. Sergio Pérez from Mexico, driver for Red Bull Racing. Charles Leclerc from Monaco, driver for Scuderia Ferrari.

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto reports back from the red carpet at the world premiere of F1 The Movie in New York's Times Square.