Apple’s boldest theatrical bet yet, F1, has raced into record books, becoming the tech giant’s highest-grossing film to date. Starring Brad Pitt and directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski,

The Movie, revs up the silver screen with visceral, real-race footage, but beneath the roaring engines lies a trail of eyebrow-raising liberties.

You might be wondering why Brad Pitt has been talking about Formula 1 almost incessantly for the last year-plus, or why Damson Idris showed up to the Met Gala in a Formula 1 car. You're about to find out! Because the two are starring in a movie about—you guessed it—Formula 1 that hits theaters this week.

F1 has been partnered with ESPN in the U.S. for the past seven years, signing its most recent deal in 2022, valued at about $90 million per year. The most recent deal expanded the accessibility of F1, with more races airing on the ABC broadcast network, as well as streaming on ESPN+.

Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt indulged in a rare moment together at the London premiere of Pitt's new Formula One movie. Fans went wild for their long-awaited public reunion after 24 years.

The Movie” hasn’t even reached the checkered flag of its theatrical run, but it’s already Apple’s best film release ever

The Movie is on track to become the studio's biggest hit. The breakout success is unprecedented, considering the tech giant's string of box office disappointments. Apple's F1: The Movie has grossed $293 million after ten days of screening,