Ahead of F1 release, Lewis Hamilton revisits first day on track with Brad Pitt: 'What a moment'

Time of India

4 hours ago

Image credit: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram
Lewis Hamilton, who is also the co-producer of the film F1, is all set to reap the rewards of his and the team's hard work as the film releases this weekend. The Ferrari driver has penned a note of gratitude to the other producers and has invited fans to watch the movie in theatres.
Ahead of the release, a behind-the-scenes video featuring current F1 drivers has also been unveiled as part of the film's promotions.
Lewis Hamilton shares F1 BTS pic with
Brad Pitt
along with a note
Lewis Hamilton took to Instagram to share a picture with Brad Pitt, taken on their very first day on track at Silverstone, looking into Copse Corner. 'What a moment. One of those memories that stick with you,' he said about the picture in the caption.
He also wrote in the note, 'Our years in the making — what a journey it's been.
I'm incredibly grateful to everyone at Apple and Warner Bros. for believing in us and partnering with such heart and vision. To Joe and Jerry — thank you. I've learned so much from both of you, and it's truly been an honour to work alongside you.'
Inviting the fans to watch the movie, he added, 'We've poured everything we have into this film. I really hope you'll feel that when you watch it. We gave it our all and we can't wait for you to see it.
Go check it out as soon as you can, it's out today in the UK and out in the US on Friday. Hope you love it.'
When Brad Pitt, Damson Idris joined F1 drivers at
British GP
A behind-the-scenes video has been shared by Formula 1 on its official social media handle. It shows the F1 filmmakers briefing the F1 drivers ahead of the 2023 British Grand Prix. They are informed that Brad Pitt, as Sonny Hayes, and Damson Idris, as Joshua Pearce, would stand alongside them during the national anthem at the British GP.
The video begins with F1 director Joseph Kosinski telling the F1 drivers how he is trying to make the most authentic racing movie ever made. 'The FIA has allowed us to join you in the formation lap for the first straight,' Kosinski says.
Addressing the F1 drivers, Pitt says, 'I promise you, I promise you we are going to do our best to do you guys justice. What Joe can do now with the camera and how we can show speed. We can show G-forces and I am really excited about this one.'
'I will say, I will go flat through Abbey and Copse…so I am trying not to make you look too slow,' adds Idris.
Brad Pitt drives an F1 car ahead of F1 release
Brad Pitt recently took to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin for a private day behind the wheel of McLaren's 2023 challenger car, the MCL60. Wearing the papaya colours for his F1 ride, Pitt made age look like just a number as he got into the McLaren for a run.
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F1 releases in the US and India on June 27 and stars several current F1 drivers in guest appearances.
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