F1 News: First Look Of Formula One Film Car Leaves Fans Drawing Awkward Comparison

The eagerly awaited Formula One-themed film, starring Hollywood icon Brad Pitt, is all set for its first shoot at the renowned Silverstone circuit. F1 fans have been quick to give their verdict on the car, with some seeing an awkward similarity with the Rich Energy Haas livery.

The movie's central plot revolves around a fictional eleventh Formula 1 team, dubbed as APXGP. Notably, the upcoming British Grand Prix weekend will witness the shooting of preliminary footage, including scenes from an exclusive pit box, the paddock, and live on-track action sequences.

The film production team will be leveraging a specially crafted car to shoot these thrilling action shots. Formula 1 released the inaugural snapshots of this exclusive car to social media. The car's sleek design features a striking black and gold theme.

FIRST LOOK: Introducing APXGP, starring in an Apple Original Film#F1 pic.twitter.com/0qDe3zMicp
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 6, 2023

The buzz about the movie further heightened when images of the specially designed pit box surfaced recently. Now, with the pictures of the actual APXGP car out, fans are even more intrigued.

Formula One shared further photos of the close up details of the APXGP car.

Up-close and personal with APXGP 👀#F1 pic.twitter.com/o5AvJHykoM
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 6, 2023

Fans seem to love the livery so far, one fan commented:

"This livery is so beautiful"

This livery is so beautiful
— Shane Assad (@Shvneo) July 6, 2023

Other fans were quick to point out the similarities in the livery to the infamous Rich Energy Haas livery as well as Duracell batteries.

https://t.co/JhbuRyU5LG
— Thomas (@tlooyens) July 6, 2023

"Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the brand new team on the f1 grid the Duracell racing f1 team."

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the brand new team on the f1 grid the Duracell racing f1 team.
— Alex Warne (@alex_warne) July 6, 2023

"Need another black and gold car on the grid."

Need another black and gold car on the grid.
— EKOMS (@ranked27) July 6, 2023

"This is how f1 cars should have looked. Instead all of them made it even more long"

This is how f1 cars should have looked. Instead all of them made it even more long 🤦🏻‍♂️
— Rohit Andley (@rohitandley) July 6, 2023

"I'm so excited for the movie. This looks good and it's gonna be epic for sure!"

I'm so excited for the movie. This looks good and it's gonna be epic for sure!
— Alida (@DanceAJ22) July 6, 2023