The F1 movie premiere rolled into New York this week, and the red carpet didn’t look like your usual black-tie affair. Most of the drivers and headline names kept things sharp but easy, from well-cut suits to open shirts, and sponsor watches positioned perfectly in every frame. Formula 1 has always had a certain old-school glamour, and that showed in some of the tailoring. But the younger drivers brought a more modern twist, looser fits, different shapes, and a much less formal kind of confidence.
Brad Pitt wore a navy and black dinner jacket from Savile Row, and Lewis Hamilton, now designing for Dior, showed up in one of their looks. There were pinstripes, high-top boots, and a few wildcard details worth a closer look.
Here’s who stood out.