F1 Movie Premiere: Fashion Critique Overshadows Star-Studded Event
New York City, June 17, 2025—The world premiere of the much-anticipated F1 movie attracted attention from motorsport fans and celebrities alike. Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the premiere featured real Formula 1 drivers on the red carpet alongside the Hollywood elite, but what captured considerable attention was the fashion on display.
Critically acclaimed menswear critic Derek Guy took to social media to analyze the drivers’ outfits, sparking discussions across the motorsports community. While the film itself is receiving favorable reviews ahead of its global release on June 25, the drivers’ sartorial choices were met with substantial critique.
Guy commented, “People keep asking me to do a thread breaking down why these suits don’t look great,” highlighting notable outfits worn by drivers such as Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.
Key Critiques:
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Liam Lawson: Guy noted that Lawson’s pinstripe suit was ill-fitted. “A pinstripe suit with a white business shirt cries out for a tie. If you don’t want to wear a tie, you need a more casual shirt or suit,” he remarked, emphasizing poor tailoring as the primary issue.
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Yuki Tsunoda: Praised for attempting a unique look, Tsunoda’s outfit was described as "too large," with a jacket he deemed awkwardly proportioned.
- Pierre Gasly: While acknowledged as the "best of the group," Guy indicated that Gasly’s jacket was too short and pants too slim. He advised a longer jacket and fuller trousers for improved fit.
Additional drivers, including Isack Hadjar and Gabriel Bortoleto, also faced scrutiny for not following traditional tailoring principles. Guy commented, “Some people will say I’m old-fashioned, but I think [Brad Pitt and the others] looked great. Their outfits follow basic tailoring principles—jackets bisect halfway from collar to floor and flow into trousers.”
Guy’s thread resonated widely, accumulating over 2.4 million views. Ultimately, the film and its portrayal of the high-speed world of F1 remains the focal point, promising a blend of adrenaline and drama due for release later this month.
