Following its Apple TV streaming release, Deadline has published the screenplay for Joseph Kosinski's 'F1' starring Brad Pitt. The script, co-written by Kosinski and Ehren Kruger, has fueled awards buzz for the film that grossed over $631 million worldwide after its June 2025 theatrical debut.
Screenplay Release
Deadline's publication of the 'F1' screenplay comes shortly after the film's streaming debut on Apple TV, allowing fans and awards voters to dissect the narrative behind its $631.1 million global box office—the highest for any sports film and Pitt's biggest hit. Released theatrically on June 27, 2025, by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros., it earned National Board of Review Top 10 placement and seven Critics Choice nominations.
Script Highlights
Co-written by director Joseph Kosinski and Ehren Kruger, the screenplay centers on veteran racer Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) returning to Formula 1 with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) for the struggling APXGP team owned by Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). Kerry Condon co-stars. Filmed at real Grand Prix events, it captures high-stakes racing and off-track drama.
Themes
The script emphasizes redemption, mentorship, and the tension between teammates as 'fiercest competition.' It balances action with introspection, highlighting generational dynamics and teamwork in professional racing. This release offers deeper insight into the storytelling that drove the film's success.
