And yet, through a fluke of Formula 1’s complex and inscrutable rules, the underdog Apex Grand Prix team comes out on top. (Don’t worry, this isn’t a spoiler. It’s a recurring theme throughout the two-and-a-half-hour-long film.

No, F1: The Movie is not based on a true story. It's a fictional movie simply about Formula 1. However, the movie has many producers who made their careers in Formula 1, like Lewis Hamilton, so it should appear like it could happen in real life.