Three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen chose not to take part in the filming of the category’s new movie, starring Brad Pitt and with a reported budget of $300 million.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film has official support from F1 and features appearances from other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, who also serves as executive producer. Still, Verstappen distanced himself from the production, declining invitations to film and even skipping premieres in Monaco and New York.
According to the newspaper The Telegraph, the Dutch driver refused to film an extra scene in a nightclub alongside Brad Pitt—one of the sequences planned for the feature. Verstappen also skipped special screenings of the movie organized for the drivers, a move that caught the attention of both the public and the media, especially given the active participation of other top motorsport figures.
When asked about his absence, Verstappen said he preferred to use his free time to rest and plans to watch the movie later at home. “I’ve heard good things, so I imagine it’ll be exciting,” he said. So far, he has not directly commented on refusing to film the specific scene with Pitt.
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