Ed Sheeran's 'Drive' and F1: The Album: A Musical Journey Through F1: The Movie
Ed Sheeran has unveiled a new track and music video in anticipation of the upcoming release of F1: The Movie. The song, titled "Drive," will be part of The F1: The Album, which is set to be released on June 27. The track was produced by John Mayer and Blake Slatkin and features Mayer on guitar, Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters on drums, Pino Paladino on bass, and Rami Jaffee on keyboards, with additional contributions from Slatkin on keyboards and drum programming.
The production of F1: The Album was overseen by Kevin Weaver, Brandon Davis, and Joseph Khoury from Atlantic Records. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, follows the story of former F1 driver Sonny Hayes (played by Pitt) as he mentors a young driver named Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris). The movie also features Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Javier Bardem in supporting roles.
The soundtrack for F1: The Movie includes tracks from a star-studded lineup of artists such as Doja Cat, Rosé, Chris Stapleton, Roddy Rich, Myke Towers, Tate McRae, Burna Boy, and RAYE. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion in F1, served as a producer on the film. F1: The Album is now available for pre-order and will be released on June 27 to coincide with the theatrical premiere of the Warner Bros. Pictures film.
In conclusion, Ed Sheeran's new song "Drive" is a part of the upcoming F1: The Album, which accompanies the release of F1: The Movie. The star-studded soundtrack features a diverse range of artists and promises to enhance the cinematic experience of the film. Fans can look forward to the release of both the album and the movie on June 27.