Brad Pitt to race with F1 star Lewis Hamilton at British Grand Prix for movie shoot

Hollywood star Brad Pitt will be participating in first parade lap at British Grand Prix in July in order to film scenes for his upcoming F1 movie, which is untitled yet. Tree of Life star was granted special permission to participate in parade lap. He will shoot se scenes alongside famous Formula One racers like Lewis Hamilton and ors. 

"Watching Brad Pitt leading field in British Grand Prix will be an incredible and surreal moment for TV viewers and fans at Silverstone this July," a source told Sun. British Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at Silver Stone in United Kingdom on July 9, this year. In 1950, first event for Formula 1 championship was held at same place, which serves as sports headquarters. 

Pitt's untitled F1 film is produced by Hamilton’s production company Dawn Apollo Films and he has been very involved with project since start. Talking about it, Hamilton said, “It’s a cool project (and) spending good time with Brad is pretty epic.” Hamilton has previously worked as a producer on Cars 2, Cars 3 and Zoolander 2. A new documentary about his personal and professional life is also being discussed and talks are on at a leading digital streaming platform.

More about Brad Pitt's next film 

Brad Pitt will be portraying a seasoned driver who comes out of retirement to teach a budding driver in his F1 film. F1 movie will also star Damson Idris in a major role. Director Joe Kosinski of Top Gun: Maverick fame and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have teamed up to make film. 

It will start shooting sometime in June, this year. It is slated to release in late 2024 or early 2025. Additionally, Pitt is currently shooting for Wolves with George Clooney. Directed by Jon Watts, film will have a digital release. two stars have reunited after previously working toger in Burn After Reading and Oceans movies.