Given the involvement of Sir Lewis Hamilton and F1 expert Ian Holmes, it's safe to say this is about as genuine a portrayal of Formula 1 as you’re likely to find. The story centers on team owner “Ruben” (Javier Bardem), whose struggling racing operation faces financial ruin. His last hope rests with rookie driver "Joshua" (Damson Idris), who lacks the experience needed to turn things around. To get back on track, Ruben needs to convince “Sonny” (Brad Pitt) – a former driver who retired twenty years ago after an accident and now makes a living as a traveling driver in America – to rejoin the team. Of course, he does agree; otherwise, there wouldn't be a movie! The question then becomes whether he can save the company before it’s sold off. As is typical of this sport, we see all the extravagance of racing locations worldwide: cars with unlimited budgets, advanced training and equipment, plenty of testosterone fueled by both drivers and team tech director “Kate” (Kerry Condon), alongside a fair amount of rule-bending, collisions, blatant cheating, and some truly impressive action sequences and in-car photography that I’ve rarely seen. To be honest, the attempts at character development felt unnecessary; I would have been perfectly content with just the tightly directed and captivating action scenes, especially those utilizing the in-car cameras, which are genuinely thrilling to watch. You really get a feel for how fast these cars go around the tracks and appreciate the incredible engineering that goes into designing and building them—sometimes they appear as fragile as an Airfix model. Pitt is clearly comfortable in this role, portraying a character who’s both charmingly mischievous and subtly arrogant, while Idris feels completely natural as the inexperienced young driver eager to learn. The music from bands like Queen and Led Zeppelin adds energy to what I wouldn't describe as Hans Zimmer's finest work. With the final thirty minutes largely free of sentimental or romantic elements, we witness this spectacle in all its glory. You don’t have to be particularly interested in racing to enjoy this film; you just need a heartbeat and a large screen.

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