Lewis Hamilton Set Back by Hollywood Strike: F1 Film Plans Altered

Lewis Hamilton's F1 movie project faces a slight delay but remains on track for a successful production, with high expectations from its star-studded cast and crew.

The highly anticipated F1-based film featuring involvement by Lewis Hamilton faced a setback due to the conclusion of the actors' strike. Plans to film scenes at the Las Vegas Grand Prix were scrapped, with stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris only just resuming work.

Key Takeaways:

• Change of Plans at Las Vegas Grand Prix: The film, yet to be titled and scheduled for a 2025 release, had to revise its shooting schedule at the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to the actors' strike. This delay has affected the filming, initially planned to include scenes from this exciting race.
• Stellar Cast and Crew Back in Action: With the strike's conclusion, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the lead actors, are back in training. Their involvement, along with Hamilton's, is a significant aspect of this production, promising an authentic portrayal of the F1 world.
• Continued Filming and High Expectations: Despite setbacks, filming continues, with great footage already captured at various 2023 races, including the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton expressed confidence in the project, acknowledging the increased costs but remaining optimistic about the final product.

The upcoming Formula 1 movie, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris and involving seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, has recently undergone a change in its filming schedule. Initially, the team planned to shoot some of its most thrilling scenes at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. However, the recent conclusion of the actors' strike has led to a temporary halt in these plans, pushing the filming to a later date.

Hamilton, taking an active role in the production, shared his insights on the situation. 

“Brad and Damson back in training getting ready to get back in the car," he stated. "We were supposed to be filming this weekend. If there wasn’t a strike we would have been filming one of the really cool scenes here this weekend."

The film, which is yet to receive an official title, has been making significant progress, with the crew already visiting various 2023 races, including the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit. Despite the recent hurdle, the production team remains committed to continuing the filming next year. 

Hamilton added: 

“We will continue on filming in next year so you’ll see them around more. We’ve already got great footage with the demo drivers who have done a great job, as the drivers got to see in Austin."

“We’ll keep pushing along, it’s still going to be great, might cost a little bit more but I am really confident in what Jerry is going to produce,” he concluded, showing confidence in the project's future.