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 can be launched internationally to the general public in June 25, with a launch date of June 27 for america and Canada.
The movie, made by Apple Authentic Movies in collaboration with Method 1, sees Brad Pitt as fictional racer Sonny Hayes making a comeback with the workforce APXGP and each F1 driver from the 2023 season additionally function.
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Hamilton says he has “gone in very excessive” along with his first movie manufacturing however plans to make extra by his personal firm, Daybreak Apollo Movies.
“We can be producing extra motion pictures over the approaching years,” the Ferrari driver stated
“I’ve bought three ideas that I am writing, or I’ll 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 give you for motion pictures.
“So no less than two of them can be animations, and considered one of them is already, within the part of the primary a part of the script already, so it is thrilling.”
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Lewis Hamilton says he’s ‘grateful’ for his fellow drivers response to F1 film, and admits he was ‘nervous to see what the drivers had been going to assume’
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 undertaking for the reason that first bulletins on the finish of 2021.
“For me it was a extremely fascinating and unbelievable expertise to, firstly have the chance to work with Joe [Kosinski] and Jerry [Bruckheimer] and to study from them, to see what goes on into making a film,” he defined.
“Proper from the remedy of the primary script, which was like the primary 30 pages, to then see it construct right into a story after which get to work with the writers, Ehren and Joe, on attempting to ensure it could possibly be as genuine because it was.
“As Jerry stated, when he spoke to all of the drivers and all of the workforce 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 within the center” of the drivers in the course of the screening in Monaco and was “nervous” about their response.
“It was nice to go searching and see among the reactions from, notably the drivers, I actually care what the drivers assume,” he stated.
“I wished them to assume extremely of it and I messaged them afterwards, ‘I welcome your trustworthy opinions about it’, as a result of for certain there’s elements the place they could say, ‘hey, the timing could also be off on the technique or pit cease’ or no matter it may be.
“The sound is nice, the picture is unbelievable, it is one thing that is by no means been carried out 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 actually cool. Clearly, we’re taking a look at it as Method 1 drivers, and we all the time try to see all of the small particulars that aren’t precisely the way in which we dwell issues.
“Nevertheless it’s very Hollywood-like, and I feel that is actually cool as a result of it is not only for F1 drivers in the long run. It is for a broader viewers, and I assumed it is completely nice for the game to have a film like that.
“The scenes are unbelievable. I am tremendous impressed by how the digital camera was put onto the automobiles and the angles that we see from the automobiles driving. I do know that Brad drove the automobile a little bit bit himself, which could be very spectacular, and I am certain he loved it.
“So it is actually cool. And I feel for F1 it is wonderful as a result of we’re reaching those who we would not have reached with out this film. There is a cool storytelling as properly, in order that’s good.”
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly: “It seemed nice. For Method 1, for the game, it is an incredible 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 superb as Method 1 drivers.
“The manufacturing did a incredible job. I do not need to give an excessive amount of away, however I positively hope that individuals from the surface are going to take pleasure in 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 bizarre to look at a film about Method 1. Like, it was fairly unusual, and I feel it may ship the game into one other dimension once more. I feel it may make the game even larger, which is sweet.
“And as each stated, it is laborious to provide suggestions, as drivers, as a result of we’re actually vital. However in case you’re a child or somebody who does not know in regards to the sport, it is one of the best ways to get began.”
Williams’ Alex Albon: “They’ve carried out steadiness, to be trustworthy. It is laborious to not have a look at the whole lot with a high-quality comb and simply see it for what it’s – simply calm down and watch it as a film. For Hollywood and for what we do, they did job.”
Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto: “It is a very Hollywood one, however it’s good. It is going to be superb for those who nonetheless do not know the game a lot. It is going to be superb for our sport.
“For us drivers, we dwell this day-after-day, so we all know each element. Some stuff we realise – I do not need to give spoilers or something – however that is what I am certain can be good for the game. And for those who do not know a lot about Method 1, they’ll study and become involved with us.”
Max Verstappen wished “personal time” so missed the screening
Why did Verstappen not attend F1 film screening?
Solely Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll didn’t attend the premiere however each stated they are going to watch it when launched to the general public.
Stroll stated he was doing “different stuff” whereas Verstappen wished extra “personal time”.
“I feel it is popping out in June [so] I’ll obtain it on Apple,” Verstappen added.
“There was the chance to look at it – but when I watch it now or in three or 4 weeks, that is high-quality as properly. I heard great things in regards to the film, I am certain it may be thrilling.”
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Look again at among 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 Staff 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 Function Race
8.35am: F2 Function 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 dwell on Sky Sports activities Major Occasion
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