🔥 “F1 Meets Film: ‘F1 and Cinema Have Finally Collided,’ Says Lewis Hamilton”

Lewis Hamilton, seven‑time Formula 1 world champion and co‑producer of 🍎 Apple’s upcoming racing drama “F1,” says this film marks a long‑anticipated fusion of motorsport and cinema. Centered around the fictional APX GP team in crisis, the story follows veteran Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) called back after 30 years to mentor a rising F1 prodigy . Hamilton has been instrumental behind the scenes—ensuring technical realism, coaching the actors, and lending his production company Dawn Apollo’s touch to script and sound.

Filmed during actual F1 weekends—including Abu Dhabi, Mexico City, and the Canadian GP—the movie features immersive race sequences using modified F2 cars, IMAX cameras, and even iPhone‑based rigs inside the cockpit. Hamilton praised how the production captures the sport’s physical demands and the authentic feel of racing, stating, “F1 and cinema have finally collided.” He views the film as more than entertainment—it’s a gateway for new audiences to understand what it really takes to race at 200 mph.

With a June 27 release looming, early buzz is intense. The story of APX GP’s crisis‑to‑redemption arc, combined with Hamilton’s signature authenticity and Pitt’s on‑track speed, positions this as a major cultural moment for Formula 1—fueling its expansion, especially in America, and appealing to both fans and newcomers.