The movie might also create a new movie star in the young Damson Idris, who says Pitt has been incredibly encouraging. Damson Idris will be a much bigger name following the release of F1, and he’s likely going to have to deal with fame to a much more significant degree than previously.

The actor stars with Brad Pitt in 'F1,' a new drama about elite racing sport Formula 1 Damson Idris tells PEOPLE that his driving got "a lot safer" after filming his new movie F1 “I have so much respect for F1 drivers and the speeds that they reach,