The new Brad Pitt racing movie has hit a major worldwide box office milestone in next to no time, and there are multiple reasons for its success.

Don't show up late if you want to see Daytona and the Rolex 24 star in Brad Pitt's F1 movie. The opening 10 minutes feature Daytona and New Smyrna.

F1 has been partnered with ESPN in the U.S. for the past seven years, signing its most recent deal in 2022, valued at about $90 million per year. The most recent deal expanded the accessibility of F1, with more races airing on the ABC broadcast network, as well as streaming on ESPN+.