With just two months to go until the release of F1, lead movie stars Damson Idris (Joshua Pearce) and Kerry Condon (Kate McKenna) reveal an inside look at one of the most ambitious racing films ever made. From filming on real Grand Prix circuits during the actual races to working closely with Brad Pitt and producer Sir Lewis Hamilton, both actors shared rare insights into the scale and intensity of the production ahead of its release.
Damson and Kerry share exclusive insights into their experience working with Brad Pitt on the highly anticipated film, reflecting on how the legendary actor instilled a sense of humility while ‘making the movie better every step of the way.’ Damson also opens up about his passion for Formula 1, reminiscing his binge-watching sessions of ‘Drive to Survive’ and his opportunity to connect with the drivers on a personal level.
Additionally, Kerry reveals the thrill of filming and training on some of the world’s most iconic racetracks, noting how each race brought its own unique flavour.
As part of a major moment celebrating IWC Schaffhausen as official watch partner of the fictional team “APXGP” in the film, Damson Idris returned to the track at Goodwood members meeting for a live stunt featuring the actual Mercedes GT he drives in F1. The stunt was designed to mirror a key sequence from the film, providing an early look at just how fast paced and intense the racing in the movie really is.
Stunt driver Eliott Cole was behind the wheel of the APXGP car, used throughout the film, while Idris — who performs much of his own driving in the movie — joined on site to speak to the experience of training for the role and filming at real-world Grand Prix events across the world.
