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- The F1 movie premiere New York was a star-studded Formula One event
- The F1 movie is an action-packed, athletic, sports drama
- It is about Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver, whose career ended tragically in the 1990s
The F1 movie premiere New York was a star-studded Formula One event but Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was conspicuously missing from the event.
All F1 drivers arrived in style and took a gaiety walk in the red carpet in New York’s Times Square.
However, the four-time Red Bull driver did not attend the event. He said that he would spend that time with his young daughter, Lily and his fiancée, Kelly Piquet.
She is only a month old – born in May 2025. Verstappen said spending time with Lily was more gratifying than flying to New York for the premiere of the F1 movie.
Nevertheless, he told the press after the Canadian Grand Prix that he would watch the movie later should the ‘moment feel right.’
He added that it would be wrong if anyone pushed him to attend the premiere against his wishes.
Where was F1 Movie Premiere New York?
Brad Pitt with Lewis Hamilton at the F1 Movie World Premiere in New York. Photo/F1
The famous and iconic Times Square is New York hosted the F1 movie premiere attended by most F1 drivers and international celebrities.
The F1 movie premiere New York doubled up as a fashion show. Each attendee stepped out dazzling, and so were their girlfriends.
Hollywood star Brad Pitt also graced the movie premiere in the company of his 32-year-old girlfriend Ines de Ramon, and posed for photos on the red carpet.
Pitt set the stage for more F1 couples to walk through the red carpet hand-in-hand and took a moment to pose for photos.
Ferrari driver, Lewis Hamilton looked dashing. Australian publication, Elle, described him as the best-dressed attendee.
The F1 British driver donned an immaculate white jacket, black pants and dark glasses, giving a British royal vibe.
His teammate Charles Leclerc showed up with his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux. They both looked great in their simple, but elegant outfits.
Leclerc wore a perfectly tailored suit and a tie while Mleux wore a long, flowing black gown with a diamond necklace.
F1 driver Lando Norris (l) with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (r). Photo/Getty
McLaren driver Lando Norris kept it simple but dashing. He wore a black suit, white shirt and white sneakers. Unlike Leclerc, who was in the company of his girlfriend, Mleux, Norris was all alone.
He had earlier broken up with his girlfriend Margarida Corciero, and recent rumours suggested they were back together, but she was a no-show at the event.
Mercedes driver George Russell turned up in a chocolate brown suit and sneakers. He crowned it with a broad smile throughout the event.
Williams’ driver coloured the F1 movie premiere New York with his other half, Lily Muni.
The Thai F1 driver wore. Black suit, black shirt and black shoes, while Muni wore a red, flowing gown with red designer stilettos.
However, Carlos Sainz did not live up to the fashion exuberance seen with the rest of the Formula One drivers.
He wore a dark suit with a grey sweater and not-so-good-looking shoes. Still, his energy and smile carried the day.
What is the F1 Movie about?
F1 Movie starring Brad Pitt. Photo/Formula One World Championship
The F1 movie is an action-packed, athletic sports drama which tells about Sonny Hayes (who is played by Brad Pitt).
Hayes is a former Formula One driver whose career ended tragically in the 1990s due to a horrific accident.
Much later, he comes out of his retirement to be persuaded by his former friend and team owner, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), to tutor a hot-spurred, young rookie, Joshua Noa Pearce (played by Damson Idris), for the fictional APXGP team.
The movie takes place against the backdrop of actual F1 circuits, with the appearance of actual F1 teams and drivers.
It combined mentorship, redemption, and rivalry on the tracks. It is more than a case of coming back to coach, but to race.
Pearce rediscovers his love for racing and dealing with ghosts of his past.
