“F1,” the new Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt, is the latest high-profile production to have shot in Abu Dhabi. Cameras rolled on the film during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

The hotly anticipated Apple Original film which, besides Pitt, stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo, recently wrapped filming on the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. A team comprising Pitt and Damson Idris spent a total 29 days filming in the emirate over three separate occasions, supported by local production partner Epic Films, according to a statement.

Filming for “F1” has taken place at actual Formula 1 events, like the British Grand Prix, the Rolex 24 at Daytona sportscar race as well as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The “F1” movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, follows Pitt as former Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes,...