F1

OSCARS REWATCH 2026 — F1: The Movie Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the mastermind behind Top Gun: Maverick, the 2025 film F1 is essentially the racing equivalent of a high-altitude dogfight. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a weathered, semi-retired driver who gets pulled back into the cockpit to mentor a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris) on a struggling underdog team. The plot hits all the classic sports-drama beats redemption, ego clashes, and the one last ride trope but the execution is where it truly shines. Because they filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends with modified cars, the sense of speed is visceral; it’s less about CGI and more about the raw, vibrating reality of being inches off the asphalt. Kerry Condon provides a much-needed grounded performance as the team’s technical director, balancing out the macho energy of the paddock. Joseph Konsinski's F1: THE MOVIE is essentially referred to as TOP GUN: MAVERICK with cars. It hits every single sports movie trope, the one last job, the clash between old school and new school, and the redemption arc. It’s a loud, gorgeous, and surprisingly funny blockbuster that treats Formula 1 with genuine reverence. 5/5 | Nominated for Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Picture