'F1: The Movie': Lewis Hamilton signs off on Brad Pitt, Damson Idris' driving

ANI June 18, 2025 372 views

Brad Pitt and Damson Idris took on the challenge of performing their own driving stunts for 'F1: The Movie.' Lewis Hamilton, a producer and seven-time F1 champion, gave his stamp of approval for their skills. Director Joseph Kosinski praised their dedication, ensuring the film’s high-speed realism. The adrenaline-packed movie races into theaters on June 27.

"Brad and Damson both proved themselves to be incredible drivers." – Joseph Kosinski
Washington, June 18: The world premiere of 'F1: The Movie' took place in Times Square on Monday, marking a milestone for the highly anticipated racing drama starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.

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Brad Pitt and Damson Idris trained extensively for their own driving scenes

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Lewis Hamilton, a producer, approved their F1-level skills

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The film features real F1 race footage for authenticity

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'F1: The Movie' premieres June 27 with high-speed thrills

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film follows Sonny Hayes, a retired F1 driver who mentors a talented rookie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pitt and Idris performed much of their own driving in the film, with Pitt praising the cars' incredible speed and stopping power.

"I was just in awe," he said. Idris added that his mindset during filming was "Don't die," but he described the experience as "the most exhilarating feeling in the world," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Kosinski revealed that Pitt and Idris trained extensively to hone their driving skills, with Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion and producer on the film, signing off on their driving abilities.

"Brad and Damson both proved themselves to be incredible drivers," Kosinski said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

The film's authenticity was a top priority, with Kosinski thanking Formula 1 for granting access to real F1 races.

Pitt and Idris' dedication to performing their own stunts adds to the film's realistic portrayal of the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing.

'F1: The Movie' hits theatres on June 27, promising an adrenaline-fueled ride for audiences worldwide.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
As an F1 fan from Mumbai, I'm super excited for this movie! 🏎️ It's great to see Hollywood taking F1 seriously with real drivers like Lewis Hamilton involved. Hope they show some Indian Grand Prix scenes too - our Buddh Circuit deserves recognition!
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Priya M.
Brad Pitt doing his own stunts at his age is impressive! But I hope they don't glorify speed too much - we have enough rash driving problems on Indian roads already. Maybe they should show some safety aspects too.
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Arjun S.
Waiting for the day when we have an Indian driver in F1 again! Narain Karthikeyan was our last representative. This movie might inspire more youngsters to take up racing seriously. Jai Hind!
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Sneha R.
The production quality looks amazing from the trailers. But I hope they don't make it all about American perspectives - F1 is truly global. Would love to see some European and Asian racing culture represented too.
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Vikram J.
As someone who's been to F1 races in Singapore and Abu Dhabi, I can say the real experience is even more thrilling than any movie can show. But this might be a good introduction for Indians who haven't experienced F1 yet. Ticket prices are crazy though!
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Neha P.
I'm more excited about Damson Idris than Brad Pitt to be honest! Fresh faces bring new energy. Hope the story has depth beyond just racing - maybe some behind-the-scenes drama like in Drive to Survive.

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