Hollywood star Brad Pitt has described driving a Formula One car as an "extraordinary" experience, as his highly anticipated film, F1: The Movie, makes its debut in UK cinemas. The actor, who portrays F1 driver Sonny Hayes in the blockbuster, recently got behind the wheel of a McLaren’s 2023 car at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
Despite extensive driving experience over the past two years while filming – including modified F2 cars – the 61-year-old was reportedly "blown away" by his first taste of an F1 machine. "Oh my God, what a rush," Pitt exclaimed in a video shared on McLaren’s social media channels, adding: "A lot bigger horse than I’ve been on."
