Brad Pitt offered up his middle finger for a photo after being embarrassed by the BBC‘s Greg James at a Formula 1 simulator in London.
The A-lister, 61, was joined in the capital by co-star of his new F1 movie Damson Idris, 33, to take on a series of challenges at F1 Arcade.
Harking back to the 2000s with his new buzzcut, Brad looked suave for the outing in a mint-coloured shirt and a pair of grey slacks.
But while his style was typically impressive, Pitt’s skills as an F1 driver were not so.
Despite starring as race car driver Sonny Hayes in his ‘epic’ new endeavour, the actor came last (575 points) behind Damson Idris (1125) and Greg (1200) as the trio tried their luck behind the wheel.
Brad Pitt offered up his middle finger for a photo after being embarrassed by the BBC’s Greg James at a Formula 1 simulator in London
The A-lister, 61, was joined in the capital by co-star of his new F1 movie Damson Idris (left) and radio host Greg James to take on a series of challenges at F1 Arcade – but came dead last
And Brad didn’t seem to take the loss too well as he was pictured flipping the bird for a photo at the central London venue.
The contest was seemingly played in good spirits though, as Brad was later seen laughing at Radio 1 host Greg before sitting down for an interview.
It was previously revealed that for their roles, Brad and Damson had to undergo ‘months of training’ that also involved learning the art of this particular genre of racing under the tutelage of seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton.
Speaking to Greg, 39, just a day after his highly-anticipated new movie premiered in the UK, Brad recalled the surreal moment he had the chance to get behind the wheel of British F1 driver Lando Neal’s actual motor.
Greg quipped: ‘I heard a rumour that you’ve driven the McLaren F1 car?’
To which the Hollywood star responded: ‘Ask me if I hit 200 miles-per-hour?’, before jokingly admitting that he didn’t.
Brad added: ‘Three miles-per-hour short. It was Lando’s 23 (car). I didn’t sleep for 36 hours it was such a high.
‘He (Lando) didn’t have a lot of faith in me. Which is fair enough, the time I put up wasn’t even close to his.
‘His advice was just “don’t c**k it up”, which I think is fair advice.’
Greg finished on top with 1200 points, with Damson in second (1125) and a dejected Brad languishing in last place with a measly 575 points
The contest was seemingly played in good spirits though, as Brad was later seen laughing at radio 1 host Greg James before sitting down for an interview
Brad’s much-anticipated new movie has been lauded as ‘epic’ and an ‘old school summer blockbuster’ in early reactions
Brad was joined by a host of stars including Tom Cruise, 62, at F1: The Movie’s London premiere on Tuesday in Leicester Square.
The two movie stars appeared happy to see each other as they greeted with a hug.
Brad sported a quirky green suit and a pair of orange-tinged glasses for the occasion, while Tom donned a simple but classy grey suit.
Showing off his buzzcut, Brad was also joined by his girlfriend Ines de Ramon as the couple walked the carpet together.
The 32-year-old completed her look with a with a sparkling tasseled handbag.
F1: The Movie was made in collaboration with Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, and one of the producers is Lewis Hamilton.
Pitt plays the lead role of as troubled race car driver Sonny Hayes in the new release.
His character pitted against rookie and rival Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) as they battle it out at various Grand Prix’s around the world.
In the interview with the BBC afterwards, Brad revealed he had the chance to drive Lando Norris’ F1 car
It comes just a couple of days after F1: The Movie’s premiere saw Pitt and Tom Cruise, 62, pose for photos together
Showing off his buzzcut, Brad was also joined by his girlfriend Ines de Ramon as the couple walked the carpet together
While the reviews for F1: The Movie aren’t quite all in yet, social media reactions from several critics began flooding in on X this week.
Many praised Brad and Damson’s onscreen chemistry, as well the movie’s overall look thanks to director Joseph Kosinski, who last worked on Top Gun: Maverick.
Some even branding F1 the ‘Top Gun for racing fans’ – three years after the Tom Cruise aviator movie made an eye-popping $1.496 billion worldwide.
Commenting on F1: The Movie, iOne Digital’s Bernard Smalls said: ‘Buckle up #F1TheMovie is an high octane thrill ride. It’s one of those films that you go to the movies for. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are both dynamic. This is top gun for F1 racing fans. Truly a racing movie for a new generation’.
While Rotten Tomatoes’ Erik David wrote: ‘Joseph Kosinski’s #F1TheMovie hits the gas and doesn’t stop. The races are epic, the sound design, editing, cinematography, performances and music are all top notch’.
The movie, which boasts Tommy Hilfiger as it’s lifestyle sponsor and Lewis Hamilton as producer, was filmed at various F1 races around the globe for the past few years.
In the trailer Brad’s character boasts an attitude and an addiction to gambling with a need for speed on the track.
But Javier Bardem wants him to be the best in the world and asks him to team with a young talented driver who lacks experience.
There is also romance. Brad is seen passionately kissing his screen mate, 42-year-old Irish actress Kerry Condon.
