Franklin Saint Credits Brad Pitt for Meteoric Rise from Disgraced Drug Dealer to F1 Driver
“He taught me the only lines that actually matter are racing lines,” Saint said.
LOS ANGELES—Franklin Saint, formerly known for running a multimillion-dollar drug empire into the ground in Snowfall, has now rebranded himself as a rising Formula 1 star. The transformation, according to Saint, is thanks entirely to Brad Pitt.
“Brad saw something in me,” Saint explained during a press conference while sporting an APX race suit. “I spent most of my life on corners, but now I’m taking them at 180 mph. He taught me the only lines that matter are racing lines.”
The bizarre mentorship traces back to Pitt’s F1 documentary, where, as an aging driver, he coaches a rookie: Franklin Saint. Somewhere along the way, the kingpin from Snowfall has apparently made the leap to the Formula 1 grid.
Fans online are eating it up. “This is the Franklin Saint redemption arc we deserve,” tweeted one user. “From bricks to asphalt—it just makes sense.” Others remain skeptical, noting that Saint’s driving style is “erratic at best” and that he refuses to drive with both hands.
Formula 1 officials, however, appear thrilled. “This is great for expanding into the American market,” said F1 spokesperson Olivia Clarke. “People love a comeback story, especially when it involves crime. Plus, it’s not like our current drivers don’t have shady pasts. It just usually involves tax evasion.”
Brad Pitt himself downplayed his role in the transformation. “I just asked him one thing,” Pitt said with a grin. “If it's not about the money, what is it about?”
Not everyone is convinced this is the right path forward. Rival driver Max Verstappen shrugged when asked about Saint joining the grid. “He thinks he’s tough because he survived the streets? Try surviving the stewards. That’s real crime.”
Still, Saint insists he’s in it for the long haul. “F1 saved me,” he said. “The streets taught me a lot. Brad helped me put it all together. And now I’m teaching the world that no matter your past, there’s always another apex ahead.”
Industry insiders believe the storyline could set a precedent. Rumors are already swirling that Jesse Pinkman is in talks for a WRC seat.
For now, Franklin Saint’s future remains as unpredictable as his past. What’s certain is that with Brad Pitt in his corner, we know Brad Pitt is going to still be the star.