Hollywood actor Brad Pitt had a fun moment on the red carpet at the premiere of his new Formula 1 movie when F1 star George Russell walked in during his interview. The event took place in New York right after the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, which was won by George Russell.
As Pitt was talking to Sky Sports, he suddenly saw Russell, smiled, and said, "Hold on. What a weekend, dude. What a great race, so fun to watch." Pitt was clearly excited and added, "Can you believe they even let us in (to F1)? It’s insane!"
The film, titled F1: The Movie, stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired driver who returns to help a new racing team. Damson Idris plays the young driver he mentors. The movie also stars Javier Bardem and was made with help from F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who made sure everything looked real.
Scenes were filmed during real F1 races, including at Silverstone and Abu Dhabi. Pitt and Idris even drove actual race cars prepared by Mercedes. The film is set to release worldwide on June 25, 2025, and in North America on June 27, 2025. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and with music by Hans Zimmer, the movie aims to be both exciting and true to the sport.
Brad Pitt’s moment with George Russell at the premiere showed how close Hollywood and Formula 1 have become and how much everyone involved is enjoying the ride.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton 'Devastated' After Accidentally Hitting Groundhog During Canadian Grand Prix; Video
Lewis Hamilton had a heartbreaking moment during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix when he accidentally ran over a groundhog on the track. The incident happened on Lap 12 at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. Hamilton, who was racing hard in the middle of the pack, didn’t see the animal until it was too late.
The groundhog sadly passed away, and Hamilton’s car was also damaged. The impact tore a hole in the floor of his Ferrari, making it harder to drive. Because of the damage, Hamilton lost a lot of speed and struggled to keep up with other drivers. He eventually finished the race in sixth place.
After the race, Hamilton said he was “devastated” when he found out what had happened. As someone who cares deeply about animals and follows a vegan lifestyle, the news was very upsetting to him. He said he didn’t see the groundhog during the race and only learned about it afterward.
This isn’t the first time animals have caused problems at the Canadian Grand Prix. Groundhogs often wander onto the track, even though safety teams try to keep them away. In past years, other drivers like Romain Grosjean and Anthony Davidson also had close calls with groundhogs.
Despite the emotional and physical setbacks, Hamilton stayed focused and managed to recover a few places by the end. Still, it was a day he’ll likely remember for the wrong reasons.
