Lewis Hamilton has praised the upcoming F1 movie, declaring it the best racing film ever made. Ahead of the film’s global release, Hamilton, who also served as a producer, shared his high regard for the movie’s authentic portrayal of the sport.
Despite a long history of popular racing films and documentaries celebrating legends like Senna, Superswede, James Hunt, and Niki Lauda, Hamilton believes Brad Pitt’s latest project surpasses them all in delivering a genuine racing experience to viewers.
Details about the film’s launch and storyline
The movie is scheduled for an international release on June 25, with availability in the United States and Canada beginning June 27. It stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes and Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, two teammates competing in the fictional APXGP racing team. The story revolves around Hayes’ return to professional racing alongside Pearce, a promising rookie on the rise.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film benefits from cutting-edge camera technology that captures the intense reality of motorsport. Real Formula 2 cars race on legendary circuits such as Silverstone and Monza, enhancing the film’s realism.
The filmmaking challenge and Hamilton’s involvement
Joseph Kosinski revealed that Hamilton challenged him to finally capture what it really feels like to race an F1 car on film.
“Lewis said to me in the beginning, ‘I’ve never seen footage in film that captures what it’s like to drive in one of these cars,’”
Kosinski explained.
“That’s the challenge he gave me.”
Hamilton’s early viewing of the movie, alongside the rest of the F1 grid, confirmed that the challenge was met. His production company, Dawn Apollo Films, launched in 2022, played a role in producing this project, which has generated considerable excitement in the motorsport community.
Enduring enthusiasm for racing films and F1 culture
The film is already being celebrated not only for its thrilling depiction of motorsport but also for its deeper portrayal of the relationship between veteran driver Hayes and newcomer Pearce. Hamilton’s endorsement adds significant weight to the film’s reputation ahead of its public debut.
This release is expected to inspire a new wave of interest in Formula 1, showcasing the sport’s intensity and technical finesse to a broader audience beyond traditional fans. With Hamilton’s strong support and the innovative filmmaking techniques employed, the movie could set a new standard for motorsport cinema.
If you look at previous racing movies. It’s very hard to create the authentic racing feel,
—Lewis Hamilton
This is the best racing movie that’s ever been made.
—Lewis Hamilton
Lewis said to me in the beginning, ‘I’ve never seen footage in film that captures what it’s like to drive in one of these cars,’
—Joseph Kosinski
That’s the challenge he gave me.
—Joseph Kosinski
