Joseph Kosinski, who helmed F1: The Movie, is revealing why Simone Ashley ‘s role was ultimately cut from the film. It was announced last year that the Bridgerton actress joined the Formula One racing drama, starring alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. However, few details were released about her specific role at the time.

The breakout British star of the Netflix romance's second season has previously maintained she's "grateful" to be in the Brad Pitt film.

F1 stars Brad Pitt as former hotshot racer Sonny Hayes, who, after suffering a catastrophic accident which nearly ends his career, reenters the fold to compete against the new kid on the track, Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). In addition to Pitt and Idris, the film stars Oscar-nominee Kerry Condon, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies.