During the British Grand Prix, Formula 1 had an 11th team on the grid that made its public debut. This team was a fictional entry for Hollywood star Brad Pitt. It’s interesting to note that despite the real-world wrangling over expanding the F1 grid, arguments over anti-dilution fees and complaints about having to share revenue, all it took to get an 11th team was for it to be attached to a blockbuster movie and be made-up. The team had fully kitted out Mercedes-developed cars that had a cameo before the start of the real Silverstone race. A look at the full story in this video from The Race:
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