by Hollywood icon Brad Pitt may be diving into the world of Formula One for his highly anticipated new film, but he is under fire for what some racing insiders are calling an “annoying” mistake.
The long-awaited F1 film returned to the Mexican Grand Prix to continue filming scenes for the upcoming release.
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Pitt, fictional representation F1 driver Sonny Hayesoverlooked a critical detail while celebrating with a Mexican flag at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and left his gloves on after getting out of his car, a move that immediately drew criticism from racer Bradley Philpot.
Philpot quickly called attention to the misstep on social media platform “X.”
“The fact that he left his gloves on is such an annoying detail to people who know what they’re looking at,” the driver noted.
“Gloves are the first thing you take off – because that’s how you loosen the helmet strap.”
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Brad Pitt’s F1 film
For F1 fans and professionals, these details are central to authenticity and highlight the intricate rituals and routines in F1 that drivers meticulously follow.
Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, the film stars Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former F1 star who returns to the track to mentor aspiring race car driver Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris.
The project aroused great anticipation, which was only reinforced Lewis Hamilton’s involvement As co-producer, the seven-time world champion oversees the details to ensure the film accurately reflects the high-stakes world of Formula 1.
The production team’s efforts to capture the essence of Formula 1 are considerable: Pitt’s character drives a modified Formula 2 car, wrapped in the black and gold livery of the fictional APX GP team that races on F1 tracks throughout the season was to be seen.
In July, a A teaser trailer featuring Pitt’s APX GP car was unveiled at Silverstonegiving fans their first look at Pitt in action behind the wheel.
Since then, the production has been filmed at various F1 circuits, including the British, Italian and Belgian Grands Prix, where extras dressed in APX GP merchandise and even cardboard cutouts of Pitt’s character were placed among the real spectators for added realism.
Despite Pitt’s minor faux pas, the film’s close association with Formula One is expected to bring a level of realism rarely found in Hollywood.
The fact that he left his gloves on is such an annoying detail to people who know what they’re looking at.
The first thing you do is take off your gloves – because that’s how you loosen the helmet strap. #F1 https://t.co/gTKG9VoaS6
— Brad Philpot 🏎🏁 (@BradleyPhilpot) October 27, 2024
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