Ed Sheeran Releases New Single ‘Drive’ for Upcoming F1 Film Soundtrack
Leading up to the release of the highly anticipated Formula 1 movie, Ed Sheeran has unveiled his latest single, "Drive," which features guitar work from John Mayer and drumming by Dave Grohl. The track is part of a star-studded soundtrack that includes contributions from Tate McRae, ROSÉ, and Chris Stapleton.
Produced by Sheeran alongside Blake Slatkin and Mayer, "Drive" is characterized as a quintessential rock anthem tailored for high-speed excitement. Sheeran described the creation process as serendipitous, stating, "the song fell out of us" during a studio session, emphasizing Mayer’s creativity with an octave pedal to enhance the musical experience.
"I got asked to do a song for the F1 movie, and I knew that I wanted to make a proper rock song for it," Sheeran remarked in a Billboard interview, underscoring his intent to craft a driving anthem that resonates with motorsport enthusiasts. He expressed his enthusiasm for the creative synergy with legendary musicians like Pino Palladino and Dave Grohl, describing it as a "pure dream team."
Highlighting his dual passion for music and film, Sheeran acknowledged, “Movies are my hobby…being a part of the journey of a movie is so exciting for me.” He hopes "Drive" will enhance the film’s narrative landscape, adding, “I’m so honoured to work with such great musicians on it.”
The soundtrack for F1: The Album features the following tracks:
- Don Toliver – Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat)
- Dom Dolla – No Room for A Saint (feat. Nathan Nicholson)
- Ed Sheeran – Drive
- Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
- ROSÉ – Messy
- Burna Boy – Don’t Let Me Drown
- Roddy Ricch – Underdog
- RAYE – Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News
- Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be
- Myke Towers – Baja California
- Tiësto & Sexyy Red – OMG!
- Madison Beer – All At Once
- Peggy Gou – D.A.N.C.E
- PAWSA – Double C
- Mr Eazi – Attention
- Darkoo – Give Me Love
- Obongjayar – Gasoline
As the film’s release approaches, anticipation builds not only for the on-screen action but for the soundtrack, expected to amplify the thrill of the F1 experience.
