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Ed Sheeran revs up with "Drive" from Star-Studded 'F1® The Album'
20 June 2025
The race to the finish line is officially on! Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Diamond-certified global superstar Ed Sheeran has unleashed his brand new track, "Drive," today, entering the high-octane world of 'F1® THE ALBUM'. This supercharged musical companion to Apple Original Films’ highly anticipated F1® THE MOVIE, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), is now available everywhere, with the official music video, directed by Chris Villa, premiering simultaneously.
"Drive" is a powerhouse collaboration, boasting an all-star lineup alongside Sheeran. Co-produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Blake Slatkin (Lil Nas X, Lizzo) and seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winner John Mayer, the track features Mayer himself on guitar, along with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums. Legendary bassist Pino Paladino (Eric Clapton, The Who) and keyboardist Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers) also lend their talents, with additional keyboards and drum programming by Slatkin. This dynamic blend creates a track perfectly suited to the thrilling world of Formula 1.
'F1® THE ALBUM', from Atlantic Records – the label behind blockbuster soundtracks like Barbie The Album and The Greatest Showman – is set to feature an unprecedented lineup of superstar artists. In addition to Ed Sheeran, the album will include massive new tracks from an exhilarating roster including Don Toliver, Doja Cat, ROSÉ, Dom Dolla, Chris Stapleton, Myke Towers, Tate McRae, Tiësto, Sexyy Red, Roddy Ricch, RAYE, Burna Boy, Madison Beer, Peggy Gou, and more. This diverse collection promises something for every music fan.
Curated and produced by multi-GRAMMY® Award Winner Kevin Weaver, who previously oversaw the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Barbie The Album, alongside Atlantic Records' Brandon Davis and Joseph Khoury, 'F1® THE ALBUM' is positioned to be a monumental release.
'F1® THE ALBUM' arrives in stores and across all online retailers on Friday, June 27th, coinciding with the theatrical release of F1® THE MOVIE, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
"Drive" is a powerhouse collaboration, boasting an all-star lineup alongside Sheeran. Co-produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Blake Slatkin (Lil Nas X, Lizzo) and seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winner John Mayer, the track features Mayer himself on guitar, along with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums. Legendary bassist Pino Paladino (Eric Clapton, The Who) and keyboardist Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers) also lend their talents, with additional keyboards and drum programming by Slatkin. This dynamic blend creates a track perfectly suited to the thrilling world of Formula 1.
'F1® THE ALBUM', from Atlantic Records – the label behind blockbuster soundtracks like Barbie The Album and The Greatest Showman – is set to feature an unprecedented lineup of superstar artists. In addition to Ed Sheeran, the album will include massive new tracks from an exhilarating roster including Don Toliver, Doja Cat, ROSÉ, Dom Dolla, Chris Stapleton, Myke Towers, Tate McRae, Tiësto, Sexyy Red, Roddy Ricch, RAYE, Burna Boy, Madison Beer, Peggy Gou, and more. This diverse collection promises something for every music fan.
Curated and produced by multi-GRAMMY® Award Winner Kevin Weaver, who previously oversaw the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Barbie The Album, alongside Atlantic Records' Brandon Davis and Joseph Khoury, 'F1® THE ALBUM' is positioned to be a monumental release.
'F1® THE ALBUM' arrives in stores and across all online retailers on Friday, June 27th, coinciding with the theatrical release of F1® THE MOVIE, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.