Ed Sheeran, John Mayer and Blake Slatkin on Making Their Song ‘Drive’ From ‘F1’: ‘As People Leave the Cinema, That’s the Song They Leave On’

George Jiglea

Grammy-winning artists Ed Sheeran and John Mayer , joined by producer Blake Slatkin , are offering a closer look into the making of “Drive,” their original song created for “F1.” Released as the fifth single from the film’s soundtrack album on June 20, 2025, “Drive” was co-written by the three of them. In an interview for Variety’s Behind the Song , the trio revealed that the idea for the track was created after Slatkin watched the film. 'The Pitt' Renewed for Season 3 “I was called by my