Brad Pitt reacted unfavorably to Lewis Hamilton's suggestion that he was too old to play a Formula 1 driver in a film that recently won an Oscar for Best Sound.
At the recent Academy Awards, the new Formula 1 film, featuring Brad Pitt, won the Oscar for Best Sound, marking a significant acclaim for the production. However, the film's lead, Brad Pitt, was reportedly unimpressed by an earlier comment made by Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, who suggested that Pitt was too old for the role of a driver. This remark has raised eyebrows, particularly in the context of the ambitious portrayal of a veteran driver, Sonny Hayes, attempting an unlikely return to the sport.
The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and released in the summer of 2025, features Pitt as a driver in an 11th racing team added to the Formula 1 grid, ahead of Cadillac's entry into the sport. It intertwines a fictional narrative with authentic racing elements, as filming took place during real Grand Prix events in 2023 and 2024. Pitt and co-star Damson Idris even drove modified Formula 2 cars alongside actual racing participants, enhancing the film's realism and appeal.
Hamilton's comments and the win for the film at the Oscars highlight the intersection of sports and cinema, particularly how age and capability are portrayed in the high-octane world of Formula 1 racing. The mixed reactions demonstrate the competitive nature of both the sport and the entertainment industry, further drawing attention to the ongoing conversation about representation and credibility in film.
