Social Media reacts to F1 Film starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris

After months of teaser trailers, trackside filming, and Formula 1 fans spotting Brad Pitt in full racing gear at real-life Grand Prix events, the highly anticipated F1 film has finally landed in cinemas, and social media can’t stop talking about it. With a compelling storyline, jaw-dropping visuals, and an unprecedented level of realism, the film is quickly speeding its way into the hearts of fans, critics, and petrolheads alike.

Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski and backed by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros., F1 tells the story of Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt), a legendary Formula 1 driver who stepped away from the sport after a dramatic crash in his prime. Now in his sixties, Hayes is coaxed back into the high-stakes world of F1 to mentor a rising talent, Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris) – a young, fiercely talented but untested driver eager to prove himself on the world stage.

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The two race for APXGP, a fictional underdog team looking to break into the F1 elite, surrounded by real-world teams, circuits, and chaos. As the film unfolds, we see not just the pressure of the grid, but the personal journeys of two drivers at very different points in their careers, one with a past to confront, the other with everything to prove.

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What makes F1 stand out isn’t just its star-studded cast or its high-octane drama, it’s the way it was made. Filmed during live F1 Grand Prix weekends at circuits like Silverstone, Monza and Spa, the movie uses real, modified F2 cars fitted with cutting-edge camera rigs to capture the true speed and danger of the sport. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris underwent intensive driver training to take part in actual on-track filming, something that’s never been done at this level in a fictional racing movie.

And now that it’s finally out, viewers are sharing their reactions in real time, and the consensus is clear: F1 has delivered. Here’s how audiences are responding now that the chequered flag has dropped.

#F1TheMovie is the blockbuster of the year, and it's what theaters are made for. It's experience like no other and needs to be seen in IMAX! I shed a tear because movies aren't made like this anymore, it really just is why I fell in love with cinema and the theatrical experience pic.twitter.com/36Coz05Utn
— Josh Titan (@joshbecker659) June 26, 2025

As a big F1 fan, here's my verdict on the F1 movie.
Bloody loved it, it was cheesy, preposterous in places, but that's why it was great. It's not a documentary so don't expect that, it was wonderfully far-fetched, production was superb. I wanted Top Gun with race cars. I got it. pic.twitter.com/dfuuI3BLPA

— Damien Cross (@DC_F1) June 26, 2025

watching that george russell two second podium scene on the f1 movie pic.twitter.com/yyGGwzo6fs
— sol ★ (@russellswdc) June 25, 2025

HOLY FUCK THAT WAS GOOD

F1 The Movie - 5/5 Infinity Stars pic.twitter.com/Z152nXOsr9
— #ZHAFVLOG (@zhafvlog) June 26, 2025

the f1 movie lowkey feels like a fanfic where kevin magnussen took a 30 year long break & returned with deep vengeance and tried to kill everyone bc of it

— ash (@2H4NDS) June 24, 2025

Just saw the f1 movie all I have to say is that Damson Idris IS SO FINE
— Dannie 🤍 105 wins 👑 (@Formaela19) June 25, 2025

Whilst #F1TheMovie doesn't make a mockery of the sport like Drive to Survive, it is a disappointing effort in narrative and character highlighted by a horrifically miscast lead role.

Some things to enjoy, but not enough. pic.twitter.com/T06X89uvQD
— George Aldridge (@aldridge96_afc) June 23, 2025

#F1TheMovie is terrific summer entertainment and easily must be experienced on the biggest screen possible. Joseph Kosinski's latest is infused with so much energy, style and a solid heart. Pitt, Idris and the entire cast superb. Exhilarating racing & thrilling Hans Zimmer score. pic.twitter.com/ib3fHxtjNt

— Will Martinez (@willmovies) June 24, 2025

As an f1 fan i really enjoyed the f1 movie, it was really cool :)

I think the love storyline was unnecessary tho pic.twitter.com/ehupPpaBS6
— ale (@aibbdz) June 25, 2025

Just watched #F1TheMovie and all puns intended, WHAT A RIDE!#JosephKosinski overcame himself and delivered a technically exhilarating old school triumph of filmmaking, while #BradPitt shows in #F1 what a lead with true movie-star aura is made off in the best racing film I’ve… pic.twitter.com/YPI8msVGvX
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) June 23, 2025