In his review of 'F1', NDTV's Saibal Chatterjee wrote "adrenaline junkies, Formula One enthusiasts and Brad Pitt fans will have nothing but admiration" for the film. "'F1' transports us into the very heart of the world of Formula One," read the review, adding, "[But it] stops short of perfection." Pitt etches a believable performance, the review added.