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Brad Pitt’s adrenaline-fueled flick F1 isn’t just burning rubber on screen—it’s now tearing up the music charts too. The film’s banging soundtrack, F1: The Album, just snagged a handful of 2026 Grammy nods, proving it’s way more than background noise.
Dropped earlier this year, the record smashed expectations, mixing A-list artists and wild genre swings into something critics couldn’t ignore. Now it’s gunning for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, up against heavy hitters like KPop Demon Hunters, Sinners, and Wicked. Not just a trophy case grab, the category tips its hat to the brains behind the operation: Apple Studios, Atlantic Records, and Pitt’s own dream team.
But wait, there’s more. Two tracks are fighting their own battles. Tate McRae’s Just Keep Watching—a pulse-pounding anthem tailor-made for the film—snagged a Best Dance Pop Recording nom. Meanwhile, Chris Stapleton’s gravelly Bad As I Used to Be is gunning for Best Country Solo Performance. Both tracks hit early, revving up hype before the movie even crossed the finish line.
Here’s the kicker: music isn’t just window dressing in F1, it’s the nitro boost. Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning maestro, teamed up with Steve Mazzaro and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton to whip up a score that’s part symphony, part electric thunder. Throw in fire tracks from Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Rosé, and others, and you’ve got a record that’s practically its own blockbuster.
And let’s not forget the numbers. With the film raking in over $630 million globally, F1 isn’t just a win for Pitt—it’s a full-throttle takeover.
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