Caleb Williams is coming off a promising rookie campaign for the Chicago Bears in 2024, and all signs point to him taking a big leap in his sophomore season.
However, his sporting goals go beyond football. And it isn’t just another wish, but a bucket list item.
Caleb Williams Names Formula One Experience As His Bucket List Item
Williams recently revealed his experience of watching the newly released “F1: The Movie” in an X post, and the former No. 1 overall pick has enjoyed it so much that he named it one of his top three movies ever.
The movie is based on British racing driver Martin Donnelly’s career-ending 1990 crash, and is portrayed by Brad Pitt. The story has moved Williams so much that he intends to learn how to drive an F1 car and has made it his bucket list item.
“F1 movie is top 3 for me EVER. Bucket list learn how to drive an F1 car!!,” he wrote.
F1 movie is top 3 for me EVER.
Bucket list learn how to drive an F1 car!!— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) June 27, 2025
If Williams has a couple more successful years in the NFL, he’s bound to get his wish, either by a direct invitation from F1 or through his own means.
Williams’ Rookie Season Marked by Early Success, Late Struggles
The 23-year-old was off to a hot start in his 2024 rookie season with the Bears, going 4-2 in the first six games before falling apart with 10 straight losses.
The turning point came in a loss to the Washington Commanders, where quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a game-winning Hail Mary touchdown pass, a play now known as the “Hail Maryland.” This completely derailed the Bears’ season and ended what many were hoping would be an exciting year for the franchise.
Williams was inconsistent throughout the year, partly due to mid-season coaching changes. He still finished with an impressive 3,541 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, both Bears rookie records. However, he struggled with efficiency, finishing 28th in the NFL with a 46.7 quarterback rating while also being sacked a league-high 68 times.
Bears Revamp Offense to Support Williams in 2025
The Bears’ coaching staff, now led by former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, has made it clear they’re building the offense around Williams’ strengths. That means more designed rollouts, quicker reads, and opportunities to push the ball downfield.
Chicago heavily invested in the offensive line this offseason, adding guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, along with center Drew Dalman, to address Williams’ high sack rate.
The Bears also added pass-catching weapons, selecting tight end Colston Loveland in the first round and wide receiver Luther Burden III in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. With these additions, Williams looks set for better production in his second season.
If he stays healthy and continues to grow within the system, there’s a strong possibility that Williams will become the first Bears quarterback to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a single season.
In a league where 5,000-yard seasons are starting to become more common, Chicago’s single-season passing record of 3,838 yards, set by Erik Kramer in 1995, remains one of the most modest in the NFL.
Williams will hope to break that long-standing mark before ticking off his Formula One experience from his bucket list.