**F1: The Movie**, the blockbuster hit of 2025, achieved a rare feat for a production about motor sports: four Oscar nominations. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this Sunday (25) that the big-budget film starring Brad Pitt is competing for the top prize of Best Picture at the 98th edition of the awards, which takes place on March 15. In addition to the main category, the film was also nominated in the technical categories of Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound, solidifying its impact on contemporary cinema.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the same director behind *Top Gun: Maverick*, the film grossed an impressive $631 million (approximately R$ 3.2 billion) at the global box office after its release last June. The Best Picture nomination is especially notable, as it places the racing story alongside critical favorites like *Frankenstein* and *Hamnet*. In this way, the production proves that high-speed stories can indeed achieve the industry’s highest recognition.
The narrative follows driver Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) as he returns to Formula 1 to save a team in crisis, while facing a rivalry with his young teammate, played by Damson Idris. Thanks to unprecedented access to real F1, filming took place on official circuits during Grand Prix events, which gave the racing scenes a visceral realism. Therefore, the nominations in the technical categories are not surprising, as the editing and visual effects work was essential to create the immersion that captivated audiences.
## Fierce Competition in the Technical Categories
Despite the achievement, the path to the golden statuette will be difficult. For Best Picture, *F1: The Movie* faces nine other competitors. In the technical categories, the competition is also strong. In Best Visual Effects, for example, the film competes with giants like *Avatar: Fire and Ashes* and *Jurassic World: Rebirth*. In Best Editing and Best Sound, the main opponent appears to be the drama *Sinners*, which also has multiple nominations.
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as one of the producers, the film was praised for capturing the authentic emotion of the sport. The 2026 Oscar ceremony will be broadcast live on March 15. Meanwhile, Brazilian fans of cinema and racing eagerly await to see if the roar of the engines will echo in the Dolby Theatre.
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