F1 film wins Best Sound BAFTA, eyes Oscars

The Brad Pitt-starring Formula 1 movie 'F1' won the BAFTA Award for Best Sound, continuing its successful run through awards season and building momentum for its upcoming Academy Award nominations.

Why it matters:

This win highlights the film's technical achievement in capturing the intense, visceral audio world of Formula 1, a critical element for immersing audiences in the sport's high-speed drama. The recognition from the British Academy also underscores the project's cultural impact and its role in bringing the niche world of F1 to a broader global audience, especially following its unique production embedded within real Grand Prix weekends.

The details:

• The BAFTA for Best Sound was awarded to the sound team of Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, and Juan Peralta at the London ceremony.
• The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, has already collected several major awards this season, including Best Editing at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
• Its soundtrack also contributed to a Grammy win for Best Country Solo Performance by Chris Stapleton.
• At the BAFTAs, 'F1' was also nominated in the categories of Best Editing and Best Special Visual Effects but did not win.

What's next:

All eyes now turn to the 2026 Academy Awards, where the film is nominated for four Oscars.

• The major categories include Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects.
• The ceremony is set to take place in just under three weeks, where the film will look to convert its BAFTA success into Hollywood's highest honor, cementing its status as both a critical and technical achievement in cinema.