"Let's ride."
F1 - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Sonny Hayes
Brad Pitt
Motivation
Driven by an addiction to the 'flow state' and a deep-seated need to prove he isn't defined by his career-ending crash at Jerez.
Character Arc
Sonny evolves from a detached, nomadic loner chasing ghosts to a selfless mentor who finally achieves the victory he lost decades ago, before choosing to return to the purity of grassroots racing.
Joshua 'Noah' Pearce
Damson Idris
Motivation
Wants to prove he belongs at the pinnacle of the sport and to escape the shadow of a failing team to join a top-tier constructor.
Character Arc
Starts as a cocky, simulator-raised rookie who resents Sonny's interference. He matures into a disciplined team player who understands that character matters as much as lap times.
Rubén Cervantes
Javier Bardem
Motivation
To keep the APXGP team from being sold off and to give his old friend a final chance at redemption.
Character Arc
Moves from desperation to save his legacy to a realization that his friend's safety and the team's soul are more important than the bottom line.
Kate McKenna
Kerry Condon
Motivation
To prove that APXGP's technical vision can compete with the industry's giants through innovation and grit.
Character Arc
Successfully integrates radical aerodynamic designs despite corporate skepticism, finding a professional and personal connection with Sonny along the way.