Lewis Hamilton Unveils Key Role for Las Vegas in Upcoming F1 Film Starring Brad Pitt
In a recent revelation, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton shared insights into the highly-anticipated F1 film featuring Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt, scheduled for release in 2025.
Hamilton, serving as a producer on the project, underscored the importance of Las Vegas in the film’s storyline and its potential to enhance Formula 1’s growing fanbase in the United States.
The upcoming film, featuring A-list actors including Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies alongside Brad Pitt, has generated significant excitement. Film crews were granted access to capture footage at various Grand Prix events throughout the current season, including Silverstone, where Pitt and Idris took part in half of the formation lap before Max Verstappen secured victory.
Hamilton conveyed optimism regarding the film’s potential impact on Formula 1’s fanbase, especially in the United States, where the sport has been steadily gaining popularity. With three Grands Prix already hosted stateside each season, Hamilton envisions the opportunity for additional expansion and increased engagement among American fans.
Las Vegas, newly added to the Formula 1 calendar this year, plays a crucial role in the upcoming cinematic project. Hamilton alluded to the city’s importance in the film, indicating that Las Vegas’s vibrant and iconic backdrop will significantly contribute to the overall narrative of the F1 movie.
As the film’s release date approaches in 2025, the collaboration between Formula 1 and Hollywood is poised to be an exhilarating venture, promising not only entertainment for audiences but also a bolstering of the sport’s global appeal. Hamilton’s role as a producer adds an extra layer of excitement, marking a dynamic intersection between motorsport and cinematic storytelling.
“I always felt that we needed more than one race [in the United States],” he continued. “The complaint was always people having to get up at 4 am or 5 am or something, in the middle of the night to watch a Grand Prix. So, it’s really difficult to get into it.
“Then also, it’s only coming to the country once a year, so I think this is really enabling it to be something with a buzz that’s continuing. But we do have to continue to grow, and I think the movie particularly is going to help do that.
“It is the only truly international or global sport, and so we need to educate more and more people in it. There are still many people out there we’ve got to get to catch the bug, and there’s plenty of growing to do.”
