Safety first? Well, not for Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt). The first time we see him on-screen, he gives stern instructions along these lines to someone: “Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston, now McLaren — all have speed on the straights. Our focus is battling in the turns. We need to build our car for combat.” When a supporting character asks, “How am I supposed to make that safe?”, Hayes replies without hesitation, “Who said anything about safe!” This brief exchange itself offers enough glimpses into what viewers can expect from director…