Lewis Hamilton has shared his thoughts on the new F1 film starring Brad Pitt. The British F1 driver was involved as a producer in F1 and is looking forward to the reactions to the film.
After his role as producer of the feature film, the seven-time world champion spoke about the incredible learning process that came with it. Despite this, producing the F1 film felt like a dream come true for Hamilton, who was also involved in the early casting process.
“I’ve always loved film and telling stories, and I’ve loved this sport since I was five years old,” says Hamilton in an interview with Formula1.com. “So when I got the opportunity to speak with Joe Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer about the project, it felt like the two worlds I’m passionate about coming together.”
“I remember in the early days of the project I got to meet with Brad and go through the script, join meetings with the teams at Apple and Formula 1, and be part of some of the early casting processes. From those first conversations, to watching it all come together, it’s just been a super cool experience and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!”
Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Haynes in the new F1 film.
F1 film according to Hamilton ‘the most authentic race film ever’
The current Ferrari driver emphasizes the authenticity of the new blockbuster. “The access we’ve had to Formula 1 is totally unheard of, we actually filmed on race weekends with the film’s 11th team – APXGP, and you’ll definitely see that authenticity come through in the film,” he states.
“The footage filmed throughout the racing calendar will be blended into the movie and augmented with digital techniques to insert the movie’s team cars in the actual race footage, so it will seem really realistic for fans of the sport.”
“But they’ve really welcomed my insights into the smaller details too, like the sounds a car would make when it’s at a certain position on the track, or the way a crash might happen. It’s what Joe [Kosinski, director] and Jerry [Bruckheimer, producer] wanted from the start, to make the most authentic racing movie that’s ever been made.”
The story of the film focuses on APX GP, a fictional eleventh team on the current F1 grid.
Hamilton looks forward to the reactions to the F1 film
According to Hamilton, the film can’t come quickly enough for audiences. “I can’t wait to see people’s reactions, and how it makes them feel,” he says. “There’s so much authenticity and you really feel the speed and the competition between the drivers and how hungry they are to win – it feels like everything’s on the line.”
“There are only 20 of us in the world that drive in Formula 1, and this is going to bring that experience to people and give everyone the chance to feel what it’s like to be behind the wheel of one of our cars. I honestly can’t wait,” says the seven-time world champion.