- Limited production of only 52 highly exclusive Mercedes-AMG GT “APXGP Edition”
- Mercedes-AMG supported the film crew with Formula 1® team know-how and current AMG models
- Apple Original Films’ new movie F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, premieres this year
- Global co-promotion campaign accompanying the film’s release in theatres
This year, movie theatres will be the hot spot for Formula 1 fans worldwide: the event film of the summer, F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, hits the big screen. Filmed at actual Formula 1® races around the world, the film will deliver authentic racing action combined with equally compelling characters and a powerful story. As an official promotional partner of Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, Mercedes‑AMG supported the film crew with F1® team know-how as well as performance vehicles and sports-car models from its current portfolio. Off the racetrack, an SL, a G-class and a GT are featured on screen. The Mercedes‑AMG Official FIA F1® Safety Car and Medical Car were also provided for use in the movie, in action. A global co-promotion campaign in AMG’s core markets supporting the movie’s release will round off the partnership.
At the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes‑AMG is presenting the highly exclusive special edition AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ “APXGP Edition” ahead of the film’s release. It features numerous individual design elements and equipment details that are closely related to the design from the film’s fictitious APXGP Formula 1® team. The Mercedes‑AMG GT combines highly dynamic driving characteristics with unrestricted everyday practicality. High-tech components like the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation, rear-axle steering as standard and active aerodynamics sharpen its driving profile.
The sporty coupé also brings its power to the road with the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. In combination with the 430 kW (585 hp) AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, this delivers a driving experience of the highest level. The exclusive AMG sports car architecture with its sophisticated bonded aluminium body structure allows for a 2+2-seater configuration. For a sports car in this class, this translates into a spacious feel for driver and passengers and plenty of room for their luggage.
“F1 brilliantly intertwines the fictional APXGP team with the real-world Formula 1®. The thrilling storyline and realistic race footage will set moviegoers’ hearts racing. We’re excited to showcase our performance vehicles, including the dynamic AMG GT, in this high-performance setting. With the exclusive APXGP Edition, we’re creating a limited number of GTs that blend AMG’s excitement with the cinematic masterpiece F1.” Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach divisions
F1 stars Brad Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional race team on the grid. The movie was shot during real-life Grand Prix weekends as the team competed against the titans of the sport. The star-studded cast also includes Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award winner Javier Bardem, Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies, Emmy Award nominee Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.
Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directed and produced the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Co-producers were Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton under the auspices of his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The movie was made in collaboration with Formula 1® and the F1® community, including the ten Formula 1® teams and their drivers, the FIA and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow served as executive producer.
F1 will be distributed in theatres around the world and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures, opening in theatres in North America on June 27, 2025, and internationally beginning on June 25, 2025.
Special model in the livery of the movie’s fictitious Formula 1® team
The “APXGP Edition”, strictly limited to just 52 vehicles, is closely based on the movie and painted in a special APXGP Edition paint. Numerous APXGP-specific designs have been painstakingly applied by hand based on the F1® film car paintwork. Amongst others, race gold accents can be seen on the frame of the AMG-specific radiator grille, on the front wings (chequered-flag design), on the side skirts, on the rear apron and on the diffuser blade.
The 21-inch cross-spoke AMG forged wheels are also painted in matte race gold. The black brake callipers of the standard AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system with six-piston fixed callipers at the front and one-piston floating callipers at the rear form a powerful contrast.
The standard AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package with front splitter, trim strips in the side sills, diffuser and rear wing in high-quality carbon fibre emphasises the proximity to motorsport. The scope of equipment also includes a panoramic glass roof and AMG Aerodynamics package with a fixed rear wing on the boot lid. The AMG Night Package II enhances the individual visual appearance of the “APXGP Edition”. It comprises elements in black chrome including radiator trim, AMG crest, typography and Mercedes star at the rear. The AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with AMG lettering also emphasises the special status of the edition.
The interior is also characterised by numerous details in race gold. The standard AMG Performance seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather/MICROCUT microfibre and customised with gold-coloured topstitching. The AMG trim elements in carbon fibre with gold-coloured threads harmonise with the heated AMG Performance steering wheel in MICROCUT microfibre with black 12 o’clock markings and race gold-coloured topstitching. This stitching can also be found on the door panels, instrument panel and centre console. The MANUFAKTUR door sill trims with AMG lettering are anodised in black and illuminated in gold. The AMG floor mats in black velour have a leather patch embroidered with the “APXGP” logo in race gold.
The Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System with 15 loudspeakers and 1,170 watts of system power is still on board the very extensively equipped special model as standard. There is also a 360° camera, driving assistance package and a head-up display. AMG TRACK PACE provides support with a wealth of data when driving on the racetrack. A lift system on the front axle can be used to raise the vehicle to clear speed humps or kerbs. The ambient lighting and ENERGIZING Package Plus as well as ENERGIZING Air Control contribute to a sense of well-being on long journeys. The “Limited Edition 1 of 52” badge in the centre console indicates the limited edition of the special model.
To protect this valuable edition, each customer will receive a customised, edition-specific AMG Indoor Car Cover. With its breathable outer skin made of tear-resistant synthetic fibre fabric and an antistatic inner fabric made of flannel, it protects the vehicle from dust and scratches in the garage.
