--- title: "Everyone Calm Down About Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Car Crash" description: "Usually, when you see a race car crashed to pieces on the tarmac at Silverstone, it wasn't done on purpose. This time, though, it might have been. [Brad Pitt's upcoming F1 movie]() is currently filming at the iconic British track…" date: "2024-06-07" modified: "2024-06-07" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/everyone-calm-down-about-brad-pitts-f1-movie-car-crash" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Everyone Calm Down About Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Car Crash ![]() *Getty* Usually, when you see a race car crashed to pieces on the tarmac at Silverstone, it wasn't done on purpose. This time, though, it might have been. [Brad Pitt's upcoming F1 movie]() is currently filming at the iconic British track and it seems an eagle-eyed photographer spotted the aftermath of a crash scene that has everyone talking. *[The Race]()* has a photo of the black F1 movie car, sponsored by Expensify and IWC, heavily banged up. While commenters are running rampant online, speculating on [Reddit]() and [other forums]() that it was part of an earnest accident, the wreckage looks to be the result of a staged, remote-controlled stunt. While we don't have visual context for this crash, the crew members standing behind the wall don't seem too concerned. > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by The Race (@wearetherace)]() Movie stunts like this are often replicated using computer-generated imagery, but not always. The production crew has focused on authenticity, creating an "11th team" of sorts while partnering with companies like Mercedes-AMG to add even more real-world depth. And while it would be expensive to crash anything that comes close to the complexity level of a modern F1 car, this film is said to draw from one of the largest budgets ever, with rumors claiming it exceeds $300 million. That puts it in *Avengers* territory. Does this spoil a major plot point in the movie? If we see Pitt driving the black Expensify/IWC car, should we be waiting for the crash? We know that Pitt's character is one of the drivers who could be driving that car, as he's been spotted alongside actor Damson Idris, both wearing racing suits with the car's same sponsors. So either Pitt's character or his teammate is likely to crash this car in the movie. Who'd've thunk it? (The comments about this crash proving Esteban Ocon is in the movie are cruel and hilarious.) There's a lot we still don't know about the film, with this photo being the first new piece of information in a while. That's surprising considering its enormous budget and all the stars involved with its production. Not only is Pitt attached, but so are Oscar winner Javier Bardem and seven-time F1 champion [Lewis Hamilton](). We know it's being directed by Joseph Kosinski, who helmed the absolute smash-hit *Top Gun: Maverick*, but it doesn't even have an official title. As a massive car and movie nerd, I'm cautiously optimistic about Pitt's F1 movie. On one hand, it has all the necessary ingredients to be fantastic: a proven fast-paced action director, excellent actors, and cooperation with the sport itself. However, it's also been stuck in production hell for quite some time, having faced delays related to the pandemic and writer's strike. I'm nervously crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()