The Story Punk Podcast

F1: The Movie (2025) with Scott and Drew


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Episode 018:  On this week’s Story Punk, we hit the track with Joseph Kosinski’s high-octane racing drama F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. Powered by the filmmaking team behind Top Gun: Maverick and featuring real Formula 1 teams and circuits, this film blends adrenaline, IMAX-driven spectacle, and intense character drama.

We break down the film’s use of authentic racing footage, Kosinski’s signature cinematographic style, Brad Pitt’s return to blockbuster action, and how F1: The Movie stacks up against other racing classics.

We dive into:

• Formula 1 realism vs. Hollywood movie formula
• Brad Pitt & Damson Idris as rival drivers
• The role of real F1 teams, cars, and circuits
• How Kosinski builds tension, speed, and scale
• Where F1 fits into the array of modern racing movies

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