Brad Pitt has revealed the former driver who inspired his character's backstory in the newly-released F1 The Movie, adding he "had the time of my life" working on the project.

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13.07.2025

Idolising Senna, sim racing with Verstappen and freezing on planes – Getting to know the real Gabriel Bortoleto

Kick Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto is the next driver on the list to face F1.com’s quickfire Getting to Know questions. From his heroes growing up to his best friends in the F1 paddock today, and his worst travel experience to the other sport he loves, the Brazilian shares all in the video player above and transcript below…

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13.07.2025

GALLERY: Gene Haas drives one of his own F1 cars at Goodwood

Gene Haas got behind the wheel of one of his own Formula 1 cars on Friday as part of celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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13.07.2025

Inside an F1 revolution: How new boss Jonathan Wheatley is re-shaping Sauber into Audi’s works team

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto talks one-to-one with Jonathan Wheatley about the challenges at Sauber, working with Mattia Binotto, and how the preparations are going for Audi's arrival next year.

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'F1 The Movie' star Brad Pitt reveals the former F1 driver who inspired Sonny Hayes’ backstory

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Inside an F1 revolution: How new boss Jonathan Wheatley is re-shaping Sauber into Audi’s works team

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