Holly Samos’ F1 podcast – Special ‘F1: The Movie’ episode

With F1: The Movie landing in cinemas next week, there’s a special treat for fans of racing, Hollywood, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

In a brand-new bonus episode of the F1: Back at Base podcast, Just Voices’ very own Holly Samos lifts the lid on how this highly anticipated film was made. Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the production embedded itself within the real-life Formula 1 World Championship throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons. What they captured on and off the track is nothing short of remarkable.

This special episode features exclusive interviews with some of the key people behind the collaboration, including legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, and actor Kerry Condon, who shares how hard it was not to touch the cars in parc ferme.

There’s also fascinating insight into how the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team helped build the cars for the fictional Apex team, and how F1’s own broadcast crew became an essential part of filming the on-track action. A pep talk from Brad Pitt helped the team push through some of those very early call times.

You can listen now on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.