The F1 organisation has given its support to the production by giving unprecedented access, even allowing it take over a pit garage and run cars on track between sessions at some races.
Last weekend at Silverstone the film’s converted F2 cars were placed at the back of the grid, and stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris were allowed to join the national anthem ceremony, standing alongside Max Verstappen.
The production also had a major presence in the paddock, with a hospitality unit and truck, and a temporary building where cameras and other equipment were stored between shots.
The filming will continue at upcoming races, although at some venues – such as Zandvoort – logistical issues mean that there is not enough space for the size of commitment seen at Silverstone.
“I think that was just amazing to see the reaction of all the F1 community because that was the first time that really you see what has been done,” Domenicali told Autosport/Motorsport.com when asked about the impact of the initial filming at Silverstone.
“The quality of the production is really high. It's been a really good standard. What was important for us was to keep separate the live and the actual racing, because that's untouchable, with the movie preparation that has been done with the different cuts or angles of cameras, and so on.
“Also the drivers were very, very happy, and the teams were appreciating what we're doing.”
Domenicali acknowledged that creating a fictional 11th team was a better solution than having the stars driving for an existing outfit.
“That was one of the points when we met the first time to discuss about this project,” he said. “It was pretty clear that we want to do something fair, and give the right spot for F1.
Source: Autosport