Why underdog F1 has a real case to argue for a best picture win at the 2026 Oscars

Joseph Kosinski directs this film, starring Brad Pitt in a story about a final shot at glory and featuring thrilling, high-budget car races. Pitt also produces and plays Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 driver whose career was cut short by a crash three decades ago. He gets a chance to revive his racing days when an old friend, played by Javier Bardem, asks him to drive for his team.