A single costume fitting with Brad Pitt proved to be one of the most consequential creative moments within the making of the F1 movie, as it not only decided on the aesthetic of Pitt's character, but also of the whole production.
Julian Day, the movie's costume designer, was confronted with quite the challenge: to create a team that not only looked authentic, but one that also looked distinctive enough to lead the movie. And what he came up with was almost stumbled upon by accident.
