Pitt stop! Snubbed rookie’s hilarious response to Brad Pitt’s F1 debut
Brad Pitt is set to make his formula one debut at the Silverstone Grand Prix for his upcoming F1 movie that is co-produced by British F1 Driver, Lewis Hamilton.
News that the Hollywood heartthrob will drive an adapted F2 car as part of his role prompted a hilarious response from snubbed rookie Colton Herta, who was denied a super-licence last year because he didn’t have enough points.
“Brad Pitt got a super license before me. Tough,” he tweeted in response to the news.
“You're not experienced enough mate! 😂,” another user jokingly replied.
The Mr. & Mrs. Smith actor will begin filming on-site at the Silverstone Grand Prix in July between the main F1 sessions.
Pitt will play a retired driver making his comeback, and while the movie remains untitled, the project is being led by Joseph Kosinski, director of Top Gun: Maverick and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Hamilton has also spoken up about his involvement and experience in co-producing the film.
“I don’t know absolutely every single plan with all the things we’ll be doing in the paddock, I’m more focused on making sure the script is where it needs to be,” he said.
“That’s where all the time is currently, going through the script.
“We’ve got a really great and diverse cast. Joe’s focus is to make us as embedded in this sport as possible. For me it’s to make sure it’s authentic, and that all of you and racing fans see its authenticity and say ‘this is believable’, and have a view of racing from a different perspective than you might see on TV.
“I’m spending a lot of time right now helping Joe and the team get the script right, it’s an amazing process and I’m really enjoying it.”
Fans have also shared a bunch of memes in reaction to the news of Pitt being allowed to race on the track during Grand Prix weekends.
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