LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, June 29 (Reuters) - The

high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" brought in $55.6 million

in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

The movie, which stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 racer who

returns to the track after an accident nearly ended his career,

blew past the $45 million to $55 million pre-weekend domestic

forecast from The Box Office Company.

Worldwide receipts topped $88 million, propelled by the

sport's strong fan base in Europe and Latin America.

(Editing by Mark Porter)