The Hollywood star, who plays F1 driver Sonny Hayes in the blockbuster film, was recently given the chance to drive McLaren's 2023 car around Austin's Circuit of the Americas.

“Love you bro, thank you for everything on this movie,” Pitt tells Bardem before turning back to the group. “You know he’s going to play Max Cady in the new Apple TV+ series adaptation of 'Cape Fear,'” says Pitt, rubbing his stubbled chin. “He’s going to kill it.”

It’s a huge week for Formula One, but the action isn’t on the starting grid. “F1: The Movie” aims for glory in the highly competitive summer blockbuster space and is tracking well, per Hollywood insiders.