Brad Pitt reveals Lewis Hamilton would solve their queries on F1 sets: 'He would give us like 12 hours in a day'
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Lewis Hamilton's co-production, F1, is all set to hit theatres on June 27. The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired Formula 1 driver who makes a comeback to mentor a rookie, played by Damson Idris.
Pitt has now opened up about how Hamilton was not just a co-producer on paper but was deeply involved in the filmmaking process, paying close attention to every detail to ensure the film looked as authentic and believable as possible.
Brad Pitt on Lewis Hamilton's involvement in making of F1
Brad Pitt drives real race cars on actual race tracks in F1. Speaking about the F1 champion's contribution to the film, Pitt said, as quoted by Motorsport.com, 'When Lewis (Hamilton) came on, then it was a go.
And it was a simple phone call for me. I remember we sat down that first time — and that's less about racing and more about just sitting with a gem of a human being. There's a reason champions are made, I think, beyond just talent.
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Praising Hamilton, he added, 'It's also how they carry themselves and how they face the world. And he is just a gem and a gent. Really, really. And then you come to the expertise he brought to this thing.
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He would give us like 12 hours in a day. We'd just sit and query and throw questions at him — 'What about this?' — and he really helped shape us, shape this film.'
Pitt recently joined Hamilton at the grand premiere of F1 in Times Square, New York. F1 has been directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick. Several Formula 1 drivers from the 2024 season, including Charles Leclerc and George Russell, make cameo appearances in the film.
Lewis Hamilton's F1 career
As a Ferrari driver, Hamilton is still chasing his first Grand Prix win of the season after switching from Mercedes, where he spent more than a decade.
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The 40-year-old is still adapting to his new car, which has been modified to suit his preferences. Although he won the F1 Sprint in China, he has yet to convert that momentum into a Grand Prix victory this year. He is currently sixth in the F1 Driver Standings with 79 points — one spot behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, who has 104 points and three podium finishes so far.
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