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REUTERS/SUSANA VERA
[Saba
Sports News] During the F1 off-season, there have been reports that the
renowned movie star Brad Pitt made an appearance at the Daytona International
Speedway. It is said that he was there to continue filming scenes for the movie
“Apex,” in which he portrays a fictional racing legend. As part of
his role, Brad Pitt had the opportunity to drive a real F1 car on the track,
accompanied by a team of professionals guiding him. This indicates the
significant scale of the production of the movie. According to reports,
“Apex” tells the story of a retired racing driver, played by Brad
Pitt, who returns to the track and competes against a young F1 novice. The
protagonist faces the challenges of age and a generation gap, pushing himself
to overcome these obstacles. The movie’s budget has reportedly been increased
from its original $130 million to $200 million. The film features real
locations and authentic shots to capture the essence of F1 racing. However, as
of now, no official release date has been set for the movie.