The F1: The Movie cast features Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Joseph Kosinski’s 2025 Apple TV movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

F1: The Movie focuses on a fictional Formula One driver named Sonny Hayes. Thirty years after the protagonist suffers a nasty injury on the F1 circuit, he agrees to join APXGP. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he mentors a young driver while pursuing a career dream. Here’s every actor and character in F1: The Movie.

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F1: The Movie Cast: Brad Pitt as
Sonny Hayes

Character Profile: A Formula 1 driver. He is a racing legend who gambled for a living after a suffering a seemingly career-ending injury at the 1993 Spanish Grand Prix. Sonny rediscovers his joy for racing while helping a friend, mentoring a young driver and falling in love.

Pitt’s Resume: Mills in Se7en (1995), Tyler Durden in Fight Club (1999), Rusty Ryan in Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Billy Beane in Moneyball (2011), Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

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F1: The Movie Cast: Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce

Character Profile: Sonny’s teammate. He is a rookie Formula 1 driver. Joshua initially clashes with Sonny but then bonds with him due to personal and professional issues.

Idris’ Resume: Franklin Saint in Snowfall (2017-23), Agent Denys in The Commuter (2018), Jaden in Black Mirror (2019), Harp in Outside the Wire (2021), Khalid in Swarm (2023)

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F1: The Movie Cast: Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes

Character Profile: The APXGP owner. He is a former driver who needs money due to massive debts. Ruben hires his longtime friend, Sonny, as a driver but doesn’t know the specifics of his injuries.

Bardem’s Resume: Ramón Sampedro in The Sea Inside (2004), Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men (2007), Silva in Skyfall (2012), Stilgar in Dune: Part One (2021), Jose Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)

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F1: The Movie Cast: Kerry Condon as Kate McKenna

Character Profile: Ruben’s technical director. She is a divorced woman and a former Lockheed Martin employee. Kate develops a romantic relationship with Sonny while working on team upgrades.

Condon’s Resume: Octavia of the Julii in Rome (2005-07), Stacey Ehrmantraut in Better Call Saul (2015-22), Friday in the MCU (2015-), Molly Sullivan in Ray Donovan (2019-20), Siobhán Súilleabháin in The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

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F1: The Movie Cast: Tobias Menzies as
Peter Banning

Character Profile: An APXGP board member. He is an opportunistic investor. Peter tries to manipulate Sonny with a lucrative racing offer.

Menzies’ Resume: Marcus Junius Brutus in Rome (2005-07), Villiers in Casino Royale (2006), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in The Crown (2019-20), Don in You Hurt My Feelings (2023), Edwin Stanton in Manhunt (2024)

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F1: The Movie Cast: Kim Bodnia as Kaspar Smolinski

Character Profile: The APXGP team principal. He is a former rear jack man. Kaspar oversees the operations of Ruben’s APXGP team.

Bodnia’s Resume: Jens in Nightwatch (1994), Frank in Pusher (1996), Martin in The Bridge (2011-13), Konstantin in Killing Eve (2018-22), Vesemir in The Witcher (2021)

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The F1: The Movie cast also includes:

• Sarah Niles as Bernadette
• Will Merrick as Nickleby
• Joseph Balderrama as Fazio
• Abdul Salis as Dodge
• Callie Cooke as Jodie
• Samson Kayo as Cash
• Simon Kunz as Don Cavendish
• Liz Kingsman as Lisbeth Bampton
• Simone Ashley as Simone Ashley
• Ramona Von Pusch as Liesl

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.