Brad Pitt sparks concern as video of actor fainting at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix goes viral

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Brad Pitt left fans concerned after a viral video showed the actor fainting at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November 23.

However, Pitt did not actually faint as it was all part of a scene for his upcoming action movie, 'F1', which is set to release in June 2025. 

A mock statement released after Brad Pitt fainted in Las Vegas

In the film, Brad Pitt plays the character Sonny Hayes, who is seen escaping a car crash, stumbling away from the scene, and appears to faint. To build excitement for the movie, a statement was released regarding Hayes' health following the incident.

Pitt, known for 'Fight Club' and 'Bullet Train', was dressed in full racing gear as he walked away unsteadily from the scene of a crash.

He staggered a few times before collapsing onto a padded mat, where a crew member attended to him.

APX GP, the fictional race team of Pitt's character Sonny Hayes, released a mock statement that piqued interest in the upcoming film.

The statement read, “During Qualifying, Sonny sustained a significant impact requiring immediate medical evaluation. Incidents of this magnitude are always taken seriously and Sonny's health remains our top priority."

It continued, “While Sonny is otherwise stable, he will not participate in tomorrow's race as he focuses on recovery. The entire team stands behind him and we'll provide updates when available. Joshua will race solo tomorrow, carrying the team forward.”

Brad Pitt plays role of retired Formula One driver in 'F1'

As reported by DailyMail, Brad Pitt takes on the role of a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to the sport with APXGP, a fictional team, to mentor a younger driver.

Pitt's character competes against some of the best drivers in the world, teaming up with his teammate, Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film is a collaboration with Formula 1 and its community. Pitt not only stars in the lead role but also serves as a producer, alongside F1 legend Lewis Hamilton.

Filming for the movie has taken place at various F1 races over the past few years, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo.

The final filming segment is scheduled for Abu Dhabi through December. A trailer released in July features Pitt listing the companies behind the 'F1' teams and telling Condon that he needs a faster car.

Video of Brad Pitt 'fainting' sparks discussion online

After the video of Brad Pitt "fainting" on the track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix while filming for 'F1' went viral, many fans took to Facebook to share their reactions on the same.

One user joked, "Sign of old age."

Others posted praying emojis after the video of Pitt’s fainting circulated.

Some mocked the incident, with one user saying, "I know it’s acting for a movie where he’s supposed to be the driver but I don’t think there’s many 60 year old F1 drivers."

Another person commented, "He watched is own movie and fainted as it was so bad……."

One user explained, "It was a stunt for an upcoming film, y'all."

Another added, "It was part of a movie."

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