Formula 1: Why was Brad Pitt at the start of the Silverstone Grand Prix?

Hollywood stars and motorsport, it’s big news! Paul Newman, Michael Fassbender, Steve McQueen… many film talents have developed a passion for motor racing, going on to participate in NASCAR races and prestigious competitions such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

That being said, the actor has never appeared on the grid of a Formula 1 race before. Therefore, it cannot be said that the presence of Brad Pitt this weekend at the Silverstone circuit of the English Grand Prix was an event that aroused the curiosity of many fans.

But no, the 59-year-old actor is not considering becoming a professional pilot too late!

to be Brad Pitt And English actor Damson Idris just stars in Joseph Kosinski’s (Top Gun Maverick) new film, which features the F1 legend returning to work to supervise a young hopeful behind the wheel at the request of his former racing partner (Javier Bardem, also spotted at Silverstone).

The two main actors of the AppleTV + movie (the title of which has yet to be revealed) were at Silverstone this weekend to film in the midst of the crowds and the real F1 drivers of the 2022/2023 season.

Dressed in Apex team colors (named after the film’s fictional team), the two actors were able to take part in the pilots’ briefing before the race, but also start the warm-up lap before the competition resumes. his rights.

Then Brad Pitt and Damson Idris were able to witness Max Verstappen’s victory (his eighth in ten races this season) from the stands. Remember, the film is co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, in collaboration with his Mercedes team (whose logo is featured on the Apex drivers’ kit).

Therefore, behind-the-scenes footage of authentic F1 drivers at Silverstone is not out of the question!

Joseph Kosinski’s new movie with Brad Pitt and Damson Idris is coming soon to AppleTV+!