Lewis Hamilton praises Brad Pitt for taking F1 to new heights

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes Brad Pitt’s new movie for Formula One will take the sport’s already surging popularity to another level.

The actor’s as-yet untitled movie is being filmed at Silverstone this weekend during the British Grand Prix. The movie cars are also set to feature on the grid, without driving a formation lap, and be on track in between the sessions.

“We’ve already seen the great work and impact of the Netflix show and I think this will take it to new heights beyond that,” Hamilton, who has been advising as a co-producer, told reporters.

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The Apple TV film is being directed by Joseph Kosinski, the director of “Top Gun: Maverick”, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

“Brad looks like he’s ageing backwards. He looks great for his age,” said the Briton. “He’s super-fit, he’s been training… at the end of the day it’s a movie so there will be a Hollywood element to it that will make it believable.”