"He opened the doors," says Pitt of Formula One star and "F1" producer Lewis Hamilton.Key PointsEntertainment Weekly sat down with Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and Kerry Condon to discuss their new film,

Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s character in F1 film has echoes of James Hunt - Hunt, the 1976 world champion, was famed for his charisma and maverick approach to motor racing.

F1' director Joseph Kosinski talks to PEOPLE about working with Brad Pitt, and how Formula One pro Lewis Hamilton was 'impressed' with his driving skills