F1 the Movie : The Making of the Most Authentic Racing Film of All Time

This meticulously-crafted book offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Apple Original Films’ F1® The Movie , the most authentic racing film ever.

Whether you're a die-hard gearhead or a lover of cinematic spectacle, this collector’s edition is a must-have tribute to the artistry of F1® The Movie and the adrenaline-fueled world of FORMULA 1 itself. Through in-depth interviews with director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick), star and producer Brad Pitt, and cast members Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon, readers will discover how Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers and stars brought the world of FORMULA 1 to the big screen. From casting and training, to innovative filming techniquest, to filming at actual Grand Prix events around the world, the book reveals how precision, preparation, and passion collided in this groundbreaking production.

Packed with stunning and exclusive photos of the film and its production, storyboards, concept drawings, and behind-the-scenes imagery of the cars and the featured racing tracks, props, costumes, set designs and much more, F1® The Movie is both a celebration of an epic film and an homage to FORMULA 1.

F1® The Movie also includes special “under the hood” access that will appeal to FORMULA 1 fans, delving into the cutting-edge engineering and innovation that define the sport of racing. Racing enthusiasts and cinephiles will revel in explorations of the cars’ design and capabilities, from detailed sketches, to interviews with the design team, to exclusive documentation of the film’s scenes at Grand Prix weekends, and beyond.

MARK SALISBURY is a New York Times best-selling author and journalist. He is a former editor of Britain's top-selling movie magazine, Empire, and author of more than 15 books, including Burton On Burton, No Time To Die: The Making Of The Film, The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Insider’s Guide To Inside No.9, and Writers on Comics Scriptwriting. Mark is based in England.

After talking his way into a job at the British Grand Prix while at University, Chris Medland began covering the sport full-time for ESPN in 2011. Going freelance in 2015, he's now RACER's F1 correspondent, works with Formula 1's channels as well as SiriusXM's broadcast coverage in North America, and made far too many appearances in the first season of the Netflix F1 documentary 'Drive to Survive'. Chris is based in England.