Racing and movie fans converged in the center of Times Square in New York on Monday (June 16) for the world premiere of the new movie "F1."

Racing star Lewis Hamilton joined forces with Apple and filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Joseph Kosinski to create a realistic film that both racing and movie fanatics would enjoy.

In the movie, Brad Pitt plays a driver who comes out of retirement to help save his friend's struggling racing team and mentor a young hotshot portrayed by Damson Idris.

Pitt and Idris drove themselves in professional race cars at high speeds.

Portions of the film were shot during real-life F1 events in Abu Dhabi, Mexico City, and other Grand Prix stops. The filmmakers would shoot on the tracks during short breaks in the races.

The film will be released in theaters by Warner Bros on June 27.