Inside the Making of Blockbuster Racing Film "F1: The Movie"

Director Joseph Kosinski, as well as renowned actors Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Sarah Niles, and producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton, recently sat down for a panel discussion following a screening of “F1: The Movie.” The blockbuster racing film, according to Kosinski, was shot in a way that was "pretty reckless", involving long, strenuous shoot days at actual F1 races.

He further illuminated the challenges of shooting the film at live F1 events, where they often only had a few minutes to capture a scene. This high-pressure setup involved Pitt and Idris actually driving F1 cars during shoot, which meant that some scenes were shot in as little as 15 minutes.

Jerry Bruckheimer stated that Pitt and Idris underwent a thorough four-month training stint under Lewis Hamilton's supervision to handle the cars. The dedication to authenticity is what has been instrumental in lending a raw and real touch to the film, instead of relying on special effects.

In addition to this, Kosinski and Hamilton pointed out how Apple Studios' new technology also played a role in achieving this immersion factor. Apple's faith and technological advancements made for a mammoth leap in capturing the fast-paced F1 races from never-seen-before angles.

The movie, however, is not all about stunts and real-time racing. Much emphasis was put on the screenplay, with Brad Pitt, Lewis, and Kosinski contributing heavily to ensure emotion and energy within the script.

Released by Warner Brothers, "F1: The Movie" grossed over $628 million worldwide since its theatrical release on June 27 and is scheduled for streaming on Apple TV from Dec. 12.