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.

Simone Ashley's role was cut from F1 because there was too much footage. The Bridgerton actress was cast in the Formula One racing drama alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris but director Joseph Kosinski had to drop a number of storylines from the finished film,

F1’ director Joseph Kosinski explained that Simone Ashley's small role in the upcoming Brad Pitt racing movie was reduced due to storylines being cut for time.