Lewis Hamilton Called Out 'BS Scenes' in F1 Movie Says Damson Idris
Lewis Hamilton Called Out 'BS Scenes' in F1 Movie Says Damson Idris originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Lewis Hamilton isn't just lending his name to the upcoming F1 movie, he's shaping it's authenticity.
Actor Damson Idris, who plays the lead role in the Hamilton-co-produced Apple Original Film, opened up about Hamilton's involvement on set and how the seven-time world champion made sure the movie didn't drift into Hollywood fiction.
'He kinda called [expletive] on some of the sequences that wouldn't happen in real life,' Idris revealed in a recent interview. 'It was really just a sense of encouragement from Lewis. Anytime he came on set — everyone would be really excited.'
The film, directed by top gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, stars Idris as a former F1 driver making a comeback. Hamilton, who has been deeply involved in ensuring the film reflects the reality of the sport, helped tweak scenes to reflect the intensity and complexity of life in the paddock.
According to Idris, Hamilton's input went beyond technical accuracy — he brought motivation and mentorship.
'He'd congratulate me and encourage me to keep going, and that fuelled me throughout the whole process of filming,' the actor added.
While most of the film remains under wraps ahead of its international release, these behind-the-scenes insights offer a glimpse into the level of care Hamilton is putting into the project. For a sport often misunderstood in pop culture, Hamilton's insistence on realism could be what sets this film apart.
In short: when Hollywood tried to overtake F1 reality, Lewis Hamilton hit the brakes.
With global fan anticipation building, and Hamilton's stamp of authenticity behind it, the movie could do for F1 what top gun: Maverick did for fighter jets — and Hamilton wouldn't have it any other way.This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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