The first British robot, Eric, was exhibited in 1928 at the Model Engineers Society in London. Eric could sit, stand, and delivered a speech via radio signal.
A Passion Project Years in the Making Pitt revealed that he spent years trying to make a racing film happen. It wasn’t until director Joseph Kosinski came onboard with a bold vision that the dream became reality.
Real Cars, Real Tracks, Real Stakes What makes the film unique? Kosinski’s idea to shoot using real F1 cars on actual racing circuits. Pitt called the concept “audacious” and praised the athleticism of real-world drivers.
Balancing the Script for All Audiences According to Pitt, the hardest part of the process wasn’t the action — it was writing a story that appealed equally to lifelong F1 fans and casual moviegoers new to the sport.
A Star-Studded Cast on the Grid Joining Pitt are Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Shea Whigham, Sarah Niles, and Samson Kayo, making this a heavyweight ensemble.
Strong Early Buzz from Critics With an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69 score on Metacritic, the film is earning praise ahead of its theatrical release on June 27, 2025, across the United States.