Fresh from the stage at the Academy Awards 2026, Javier Bardem gave an unfiltered response that took the audience by surprise. As an important character in the action-packed film F1, the Oscar winner confessed that he is not exactly an avid fan of the racing sport that the film centers on.
F1 Star isn’t a fan of ‘Formula 1’
As Javier Bardem gave his interview to the press after the Academy Awards, he was asked if he had become an avid fan of the racing sport after working on the film. Javier Bardem gave an unfiltered response to the question.
“I’m not a huge F1 fan, I don’t even drive myself,” Javier Bardem said during the interview. However, he did confess that he loved the film and that it was an amazing film, created by amazing people in front of and behind the camera.
Javier Bardem plays the role of Ruben Cervantes, the owner of the struggling Apex Grand Prix team in the film F1, but the film is filled with the fast-paced world of racing sports. Working alongside Brad Pitt, Bardem helps ground the movie with emotional depth, providing the audience with something to care about beyond the action on the track.
The movie itself had a great night at the Oscars, winning the award for Best Sound and continuing its long list of accolades.
It has also made significant noise at the box office, as it is the highest-grossing auto racing movie to date. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, the film has been praised for its technical execution and immersive feel.
It was praised by critics, as the movie was able to draw the audience in, even if they had no interest in Formula 1 racing. This is where Bardem’s statement can be seen as relevant, as it reinforces the movie itself beyond its subject matter.
