BRAD PITT'S F1 MOVIE: behind the scenes 

pitwall : ok brad box box box... Brad : what's in the boxxxxxxxxx

plot twist: there were no driver switches to maintain continuity in the movie

I found it amazing that during the British Grand Prix, you were seeing the cars on track all the time. in between each session and even on the F1 grid just before the race. But on TV when we got home. (yes we watched it again) you didn’t even know they were there. I don’t know why, but I just found that very interesting

The 1966 "Grand Prix" movie was about F1 and you can see a lot of real drivers, they filmed in the real races also, the actors raced against the real drivers

They also had a Team in the Rolex 24 which had Sonny Hayes as a driver on the livery and it actually ran the entire 24 hours.

rush was also a popular movie about f1. it was a lot more critically acclaimed and faithful to the sport.

There is another movie called Grand Prix, produced in 1966 and it was around F1 and they actually used the chassis of the 1966 cars. It featured Graham Hill and some racers, and in the movie they raced in a couple of circuits including the real 1966 Monaco track. Check it out it’s actually a really nice movie

RUSH is another F1 movie and it is awesome hope this has a similar impact !

I hope there is a reporter doing a grid walk and they try to interview Martin Brundle and he just walks off and ignores the reporter

Pitt and his movie crew were filming the movie at the Rolex24 IMSA race in Daytona, and we saw them there. He drives a Porsche 911 GT3 R in the scene filmed there which I understand is the opening scene.

In 1966 my wife and I appear for a flash in the grandstands at the bottom of Watkins Glen turn 1 while the movie "Grand Prix" was being filmed. As I recall, they mounted a large film camera on the hood of a Ford GT40 or something like that to get on track sequences. If you want to see what it really feels like, check out the downhill sequence of curves at Monaco that year from that camera's eyes. The movie starred James Garner, Yves Montand and many others of renown. Play it back.

Surprised you didn't mention their appearance at the 24 hours of daytona! One team agreed to use the same liveries as the team in the movie so actual in race footage could be used

There was a little movie called " RUSH" that was very good.

You've ignored the John Frankenheimer movie Grand Prix (1966) that featured a number of F1 drivers with "speaking parts". also Weekend of a Champion but that was more like a documentary. Edited: Paul Stoddard drove for 'Jordan Grand Prix".

I'm a big fan of John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix." (1966) He filmed at the races throughout the season. Graham Hill, Richie Ginther and Phil Hill had speaking roles. And lots of the other drivers were visible on the grid. James Garner turned out to be so good at Bob Bondurant's driver training academy that he drove most of his scenes in the movie. Yves Montand and Brian Bedford were reportedly hopeless. Garner even occasionally drove the camera car (a modified Ford GT) and did his own stunt when his car explodes in flames-he got a serious neck burn as a result. Luckily, that scene was toward the end of the filming sequence or the insurance company was going to shut them down. Enzo Ferrari refused any assistance at the start of the film, but Frankenheimer quickly edited about 15 minutes of what they had shot and took it Maranello to show him. Once he saw it, Ferrari allowed Frankenheimer to use the Ferrari name and film inside the factory. Frankenheimer was in a class by himself when it came to filming speed-his other great car movie was "Ronin."

I was at the film day in Silverstone! I saw brad pitt's car driving with a film car behind! It was a really interesting thing to see.

Kym your knowledge and experience in the world of F1 gives us great entertainment! Thank you so much for sharing! Cheers!

Hi Kym, I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’m loving it. I’ve been a Formula One fan since the mid 90s. I live in Springfield, Missouri, where Brad Pitt is from, in fact, My home is literally in the same subdivision where Brad grew up as a kid 😊 thanks for all the great information about this upcoming movie, I’m really looking forward to it 😊

I have so many questions, mainly "do they really think we won't notice that that's clearly an F2 car" but I just have to remember that they're not making this movie for people like me.

I stayed in the hotel at Silverstone the week after the GP and was lucky enough to catch them still filming on track!

As a damson and brad pitt fan and f1 fan i cant wait for this

I was at Silverstone last year and one of the movie cameramen set up in front of us on Club corner. Love your videos Kym and I am a keen motorsport photographer myself and found your videos both informative and entertaining. keep up the good work!

Not the first F1 movie. In fact there was a 60s film called Grand Prix starring James Garner

Huge shoutout to their efforts. I was expecting significant cgi and I guess a misunderstanding of the sport. Luckily we seem to have an actor backed by a team thrilled to work with F1 and a much more chill F1 paddock that doesn't seem to bothered by it.

I can’t wait for the movie to come out. I’ll go see at the cinema and I’ll even get it on DVD.

Watch John Frankenheimer's 1966 movie "Grand Prix" if you have not. There was some actual racing on the banking of Monza. Great movie.

Just found your channel, really good watch. Thanks

Spoiler: Lando breaks Brad Pitt's F1 trophy

They probably chose Silverstone bc of the film tax credits in England for movies . I think it’s around 30% too.

Hey Kym! Terry Robertson sent me! I have some of your work with Oscar Piastri framed and hanging in my office! Awesome work!

"Driven" is one of my "guilty pleasure" movies. Yes, it's dreadful, but I watch it every now and then and I love (or love to hate?) it. :)

I thoroughly enjoy your videos, Kym; you always make the content interesting. I attended my first F1 race at Silverstone last year and was in the stands only a few metres away from the cars. It surprised me at first hearing the F2 cars change up 🌞

Leaked film dialog ApX team radio: 'BOX BOX BOX' Sonny Hayes: 'What's in the BOX. WHAT'S in the box ? WHAT'S IN THE BOX !'

Thanks and great info Kym. There was a short shot of Gerhard Berger being interviewed in your video, I saw a podcast with Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard. Gerhard was the naughtiest, fun seeking driver at that time. Always playing pranks on the other drivers, especially Prost and especially Senna. Its on youtube

Great video! Thanks much.-BTW, now I'm subscribed.

I reckon they chose Silverstone to film because its related to the storyline.

Thanks for the view into this, Kym. Who was actually driving the APX cars on track?

The James Garner F1 movie is the benchmark

If I am not mistaken the 1966 movie "Grand Prix" was about F1 at that time starring James Garner (excellent pic by the way) and had some support from F1.

Having attended the Daytona 24 hour, the way they were shooting, the pit garages, etc was giving really good vibes. They seem like they are trying to portray racing in an authentic manor as far and I can tell

Don’t forget the movie “Grand Prix” they tons of access of formula one. Back in 1966 😃👍🏽

their was a movie made about formula 1 in 1966 called GRANDPRIX

I do believe that this movie will be great! Joseph Kosinsky is one of the best visual artists of modern cinematography.

you are so good in addressing all things we are wondering. great video.

Thanks for the update

why is Brad pitting tho

I guess someone needs to oil the door hinges. 😁😁I just love the blooper and the end. Anyways, thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the movie.

F1 was part of a movie in 1966 (Grand Prix 1966) and if this movie is anything like that but with modern standards then it is going to be great

I actually liked the Driven movie as a kid. It was just fun to watch. I wasn’t looking for anything authentic just racing car action. And we got that. Lol.

Title: Days of Thunder2, Knights of Lightning!

I hope the movie focuses on the racing and the drivers within the race. All the talking you can see in any other movie. It's the racing people want to see.

That ending. 🤣

Love the movie driven being it was one of the few movies that cover f1

They were also filming in Hungary before Silverstone

Kym, they were also filming at the Daytona 24hr at the start of this year, and had a movie car linkup with one fo the GT Porsche teams.

Yes, we know about Pitt, but is there a cameo for Kym Illman?! I commented earlier you should propose a photo signing deal with the film, where you do an onscreen deal with the driver(s) to show how these work and provide a little drama because you turn down the old guy for the new star driver or whatever. Maybe you tell Pitt "You're no Schumacher", and at the end of the film he sees you taking his photo after a win and you say "I knew you were good all along!" with a cheeky grin. You can then sell the real photo for charity, so it's a win-win for everybody. It would be great!

They filmed at Suzuka too. Saw them in the crowds and they used a Porsche to do film track footage.

I see the legend Daniel Simon is involved with the livery 👌

Wow Lewis actually climbed down off his high horse and appeared in a selfie with other drivers 😱

can not wait to see it

TY👍

Just to let u in on some more info they were filming at the 24 hours of daytona they raced the #120 GTD entry and did a lot of filming for the movie with prop cars like the Lexus and the turner motorsports bmw entry have some pics if u would like them

Does anybody remembers Sylvester Stallone's " Driven " ? My point exactly.

If its as good as Ford vs Ferrari it will be a great movie. In that movie i learned of a little know British racing driver who should never have been missed like this for so long

Pit wall photo..."We need a team principal!" "Just pick an old European guy and cast him!"

Rush is a fantastic F1 movie

The Film Actors Guild is so much better than the Screen Actors Guild.

Thanks for sharing.

As a SAG actor, I wish I could work this gig.

I got to see them filming GT racing at the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona. The film cars were very impressive. So we should get to see multiple styles of racing in this movie. 🎥 🍿

I think we need more of these kind of movies...F1, DTM , Rally, endurance (24) hour and sow on..... 😅 Excuse my English 😅🤭 Anyway good luck and can't wait to see 🤩😎✌️

Luigi Fagioli is the oldest driver to win a grand prix at 53 years old. Nineteen fifty one French GP. He is also the only F1 driver born in the 19th century. Brad Pitt is 60 years old. I like Brad, he could pass for 53. I'm glad Brad is making this movie. I hope it is because he has a genuine attraction to the sport, and not because he sees it's current and growing popularity and wants to cash in. I don't feel there has ever been a really good racing movie. Grand Prix, LeMans, Rush, Days of Thunder, and Winning with Paul Newman all have fantastic footage of race cars at speed. But as cinema none of them are very good. Oh, I forgot Driven. Never seen it. I hope this turns out to be a "good movie". I'm willing to overlook some stretches of reality if it is compelling and exciting. Kym seems to have forgotten the movie Grand Prix. The story I read is that the director, John Frankenheimer, went to Ferrari and asked for their cooperation and they slammed the door in his face. He put together some film of the cars he shot, and somehow got Enzo to watch it. After he watched it, Enzo told him he could have whatever access he wanted and to let him know if he needed anything else. I think that is a fantastic story.

Can't wait

I remember seeing them at Monza before the race and didn't understand who they were. :D

You should get the role of the photographer who ends up being run over in the pits. You can have a Stunt man for that bit, your camera falls to the ground taking some photos from ground level of some suspicious under flooring of the car.

This is the second F1 movie to be filmed during an F1 season and featuring drivers of the time in the film at the tracks. The first was Grand Prix 1966, it’s a pretty good film. The off track stuff was kinda cringe, but all the racing action was well directed and fun to watch

I would like to see this latest F1 Grand Prix movie released on a curved screen, like the 1966 Cinerama film "Grand Prix." With Sphere in Las Vegas, I think it will be possible soon. If that work becomes a big hit, please continue producing more works and set up theaters in various locations.

I liked the movie 'driven' it was actually not a bad film, if you're into racing you'll enjoy it for sure ❤

They also filmed this movie at the Rolex 24 at Daytona

The camera (following) cars at Daytona 24 were quite involved. Out in plain sight within their garage spaces.

Hopefully it contains Days of Thunder type scenes where Tom Cruise downshifted from 4th to 3rd and sped up from 200 to 400 MPH. Seems like if this were real the drivers would always just drive in 3rd. Or like scenes from Driven, where drivers used the race cars to drive around town or a crash scene where a car tumbled for miles through the woods. BTW sadly the most accurate American racing movies are Stroker Ace and Six Pack.

The James Garner movie Grand Prix was filmed at Monaco on the race weekend. So this is number two.

So… do we think the movie takes place over a couple of seasons, or will the other cars changing their looks just not be explained?

I see what they did they knew the f2 regulation/chassis change beforehand hence why it they designed the car very similar to the actual f1/f2 cars. Smart move

Rush, Grand Prix and Le Mans, are Still My Absolute Favorites! while Driven is my most treasured turd of a racing movie, with Days Of Thunder, a close second. Indeed, So Bad, They’re Good!!!

These guys were filming at Suzuka 2024 F1 Race

Kinda hoping by they’ll film some in Miami, I’ll be in paddock club!

I'm surprised they didn't make the movie cars all solid green, and put the livery in digitally during post production. Apparently sponsorship issues have been problematic.

Congratulation your fans in long years😍🌍🙏

So the rumors that Bruckheimer was doing DOT2 were false...he's doing this instead...makes sense NASCAR was incredibly hard to work with.

I’ve got the movie DRIVEN I love it.

4:12 actually funnily enough Grand Prix (1966) F1 was part of a movie

Brad Pitt is actually playing a “younger” Fernando Alonso in the film ha ha!

Not at all the first F1 movie. Grand Prix, shot in the 60’s is up there with Le Mans as great movies about motor racing. Rush is also about F1.

Kym, I can only think of 1 person that will not watch this movie - Max Verstappen (he already made a negative comment about this movie last year).

Very cool insight ..hoping the movie is ready soon and decent.

Any ideas where we can stream “Driven” or buy on blu ray? I thought it was ok, especially the coin trick lol

Kim, What do you think of Liberty Media buying MotoGP? Is it a good move for motorsports?

If Brad Pitt is playing an F1 driver then i guess we can look forward to a few more decades of Fernando Alonzo!!!!!

What I really hate about racing movies is the soundtrack is turning 12000 RPM and the cars are going about 30 miles an hour