And yet, through a fluke of Formula 1’s complex and inscrutable rules, the underdog Apex Grand Prix team comes out on top. (Don’t worry, this isn’t a spoiler. It’s a recurring theme throughout the two-and-a-half-hour-long film.

With the success of the F1 movie, it is no surprise that a sequel is already being discussed. Director Joseph Kosinski, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Apple CEO Tim Cook have all confirmed that talks about a sequel have already taken place.

The Movie has made its OTT debut, allowing fans to stream the high-speed Formula 1 drama online. Here’s when and where you can watch the racing blockbuster from the comfort of your home.

By the time Sonny arrives in Abu Dhabi for the last race of the season at Yas Marina, Sonny no longer has any intention of pursuing his own comeback, but rather, is now racing for Ruben, Joshua, and for the honour of the team.

The cast and filmmaking crew of the blockbuster hit break down the movie’s biggest races, and how they gained unprecedented access to the top-secret sport.

Here’s everything to know about F1 and the real-life events that inspired the movie. While F1 is not based on one true story, its themes take inspiration from a variety of real-life racing events that have transpired since Formula 1’s inception in 1950.

No, “F1 The Movie” is not based on a true story. However, Bruckheimer and Kosinski enlisted seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton as a producer and adviser to make the film as authentic as possible. Yes, “F1 The Movie” was filmed during real Grand Prix weekends during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Apple didn’t do too badly out of it, either. With $600 million in box office takings to its name, F1 provided a much-needed boon to Apple’s in-house production company, Apple Studios, and paved the way for the tech giant to secure the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the US from 2026 onwards.