Lewis Hamilton has revealed he’s producing extra movies after the brand new F1 film was proven to the Method 1 grid on Wednesday forward of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Hamilton co-produced the movie titled F1: The Film which might be launched internationally to the general public in June 25, with a launch date of June 27 for the US and Canada.
The movie, made by Apple Unique Movies in collaboration with Method 1, sees Brad Pitt as fictional racer Sonny Hayes making a comeback with the group APXGP and each F1 driver from the 2023 season additionally characteristic.
Hamilton says he has “gone in very high” together with his first movie manufacturing however plans to make extra via his personal firm, Daybreak Apollo Movies.
“We will be producing more movies over the coming years,” the Ferrari driver stated
“I’ve bought three ideas that I am writing, or I will write with a author, as a result of I’ve by no means written a film earlier than, however I’ve bought these ideas, these concepts that I’ve provide you with for films.
“So at least two of them will be animations, and one of them is already, in the phase of the first part of the script already, so it’s exciting.”
The F1 Film has been boasted by the Prime Gun: Maverick director-producer mixture of Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton has been on board with the mission because the first bulletins on the finish of 2021.
“For me it was a really interesting and incredible experience to, firstly have the opportunity to work with Joe [Kosinski] and Jerry [Bruckheimer] and to learn from them, to see what goes on into making a movie,” he defined.
“Right from the treatment of the first script, which was like the first 30 pages, to then see it build into a story and then get to work with the writers, Ehren and Joe, on trying to make sure it could be as authentic as it was.
“As Jerry stated, when he spoke to all of the drivers and all of the group members, it is nonetheless a Hollywood film, proper?”
Eighteen of the F1 drivers attended the F1 Film screening on Wednesday – solely Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll didn’t go
Hamilton stated he was “sat in the middle” of the drivers in the course of the screening in Monaco and was “nervous” about their response.
“It was great to look around and see some of the reactions from, particularly the drivers, I really care what the drivers think,” he stated.
“I wanted them to think highly of it and I messaged them afterwards, ‘I welcome your honest opinions about it’, because for sure there’s parts where they may say, ‘hey, the timing may be off on the strategy or pit stop’ or whatever it might be.
“The sound is nice, the picture is unimaginable, it is one thing that is by no means been completed earlier than, so it is one thing I am actually happy with.”
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Forward of the June 2025 launch, check out the trailer for the F1 film!
What did the opposite drivers make of the F1 Film
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc: “It was really cool. Obviously, we are looking at it as Formula 1 drivers, and we always try and see all the small details that are not exactly the way we live things.
“However it’s very Hollywood-like, and I believe that is actually cool as a result of it isn’t only for F1 drivers in the long run. It is for a broader viewers, and I believed it is completely nice for the game to have a film like that.
“The scenes are incredible. I’m super impressed by how the camera was put onto the cars and the angles that we see from the cars driving. I know that Brad drove the car a little bit himself, which is very impressive, and I’m sure he enjoyed it.
“So it is actually cool. And I believe for F1 it is superb as a result of we’re reaching those that we would not have reached with out this film. There is a cool storytelling as effectively, in order that’s good.”
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly: “It appeared nice. For Method 1, for the game, it is a tremendous alternative to dive into our world. And yeah, it is a Hollywood film, however personally, I am a giant fan of Brad Pitt, and he makes us all look excellent as Method 1 drivers.
“The production did a fantastic job. I don’t want to give too much away, but I definitely hope that people from the outside are going to enjoy it.”
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Ted Kravitz joins Sonny Hayes aka Brad Pitt for a glance across the APEX GP storage to have a look at how the F1 film has built-in with the F1 paddock
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar: “It was weird to watch a movie about Formula 1. Like, it was quite strange, and I think it’s going to send the sport into another dimension again. I think it’s going to make the sport even bigger, which is nice.
“And as each stated, it is arduous to offer suggestions, as drivers, as a result of we’re actually crucial. However in the event you’re a child or somebody who would not know concerning the sport, it is one of the simplest ways to get began.”
Williams’ Alex Albon: “They’ve completed a great stability, to be sincere. It is arduous to not have a look at every little thing with a high quality comb and simply see it for what it’s – simply chill out and watch it as a film. For Hollywood and for what we do, they did a great job.”
Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto: “It is a very Hollywood one, however it’s good. It should be excellent for people who nonetheless do not know the game a lot. It should be excellent for our sport.
“For us drivers, we live this every day, so we know every detail. Some stuff we realise – I don’t want to give spoilers or anything – but that’s what I’m sure will be good for the sport. And for those that don’t know so much about Formula 1, they can learn and get involved with us.”
Max Verstappen wished “private time” so missed the screening
Why did Verstappen not attend F1 film screening?
Solely Purple Bull’s Max Verstappen and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll didn’t attend the premiere however each stated they’ll watch it when launched to the general public.
Stroll stated he was doing “other stuff” whereas Verstappen wished extra “private time”.
“I think it’s coming out in June [so] I will download it on Apple,” Verstappen added.
“There was the opportunity to watch it – but if I watch it now or in three or four weeks, that’s fine as well. I heard good stuff about the movie, I’m sure it’s going to be exciting.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s Monaco GP schedule
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Look again at a few of the most dramatic moments to have taken place on the Monaco Grand Prix
Friday Could 23
10am: F3 Qualifying
12pm: Monaco GP Observe One (session begins at 12.30pm)
2.05pm: F2 Qualifying
3pm: F1 Workforce Bosses’ Press Convention
3.45pm: Monaco GP Observe Two (session begins at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Present
Saturday Could 24
9.40am: F3 Dash
11.15am: Monaco GP Observe Three (session begins at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Dash
2.10pm: Monaco GP Qualifying build-up
3pm: MONACO GP QUALIFYING
5pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday Could 25
6.55am: F3 Characteristic Race
8.35am: F2 Characteristic Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Monaco GP build-up*
2pm: The MONACO GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Monaco GP response
5pm: Ted’s Pocket book
5.30pm: The Indy 500
*additionally reside on Sky Sports activities Most important Occasion
Subsequent up in F1’s European triple-header is the ‘Jewel within the Crown’, the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, with protection beginning on Friday reside on Sky Sports activities F1. Stream Sky Sports activities with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
