Javier Bardem, who plays Ruben Cervantes, points out Idris and Pitt likely felt more pressure filming during the live races in front of hundreds of thousands of people. But he says the crew’s “work” wasn’t lost on him.

Brad Pitt on driving Formula One car as new movie hits cinemas - Pitt had plenty of driving experience – including behind the wheel of modified F2 cars – while filming the movie over the last two years.