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- Pitt was spotted at the Yas Marina Circuit during Friday鈥檚 practice sessions
ABU DHABI: Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt brought a touch of cinematic glamor to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend as he continued filming scenes for the highly anticipated movie 鈥淔1,鈥� set to hit cinemas in June next year.
Pitt was spotted at the Yas Marina Circuit during Friday鈥檚 practice sessions, wearing a white racing jumpsuit as he posed with teams and filmed scenes alongside co-star Damson Idris.
The pair were photographed with Ferrari鈥檚 Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc, with the Spanish driver sharing selfies featuring Pitt, Idris, Leclerc and Ferrari team members, captioned: 鈥淟ook who photobombed our team pic.鈥�
In the film, Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a fictional 1990s F1 driver who makes a dramatic return to the track after a career-ending crash to mentor rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Idris.
The movie contains a stellar ensemble cast, including Javier Bardem, Sarah Niles, Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies, with Joseph Kosinski directing. Adding authenticity, seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer are among the project鈥檚 key drivers.
The film blends the real-world of Formula 1 through fictional storytelling and the help of all 10 F1 teams. Real-life drivers such as Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez and Sainz appear as themselves, adding an extra layer of authenticity.
Pitt underwent rigorous training to master the high-speed vehicles used in the film. 鈥淗e鈥檚 an amazing driver,鈥� Bruckheimer said. 鈥淪ome of the F1 drivers said he鈥檚 a natural athlete. He really is.鈥�
Following a teaser trailer in July, fans have eagerly awaited more glimpses of F1, with continued filming at real races, including a high-profile shoot during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.