WATCH: Go behind the scenes as Brad Pitt drives Lando Norris’ F1 car in Austin
Brad Pitt had a very special experience at the Circuit of The Americas around the release of F1 The Movie...
After the adrenaline-filled experience of filming F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt recently realised another dream by getting behind the wheel of a fully-fledged Formula 1 car on home soil in the United States.
Between appearing on the red carpet for the film’s premiere and speaking to the world’s media on a promotional tour, Pitt headed to Austin’s Circuit of The Americas to meet up with McLaren racer Lando Norris.
There, Norris offered Pitt a few tips and tricks before the Hollywood star was let loose at the United States Grand Prix venue in the 2023-specification MCL60 – an experience that left him shaking with excitement.
The cameras were there to capture every twist and turn, including Pitt’s thoughts before and after his outing, insight from McLaren team members and, of course, the unforgettable track run in all its glory.
Hit go on the video player above to watch how the day unfolded.
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