Hamilton input costing F1 movie-makers money 'to fix things'

Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the upcoming film F1, has revealed the extent of the detail Lewis Hamilton has offered - as well as the "costs" of his feedback.

Speaking to media including RacingNews365, the 81-year-old shared the "level of specifics" the seven-time F1 drivers' champion's involvement has delivered to the film, which is due to be released on 25 June 2025 and stars Brad Pitt.

The film has long touted the premium it is placing on authenticity, which Hamilton has been central to, and Bruckheimer emphasised the aim to "show what it takes to be an F1 driver" through the feature movie.

"Lewis Hamilton saw a part of it, gave us a critique of how the drivers actually do various things," he explained, before recalling one conversation with the 39-year-old where he highlighted an incorrect gear used in filming at the British Grand Prix.

"The level of specifics that he gave us, like in Silverstone in Turn 3 you're in second gear, and he could hear with his ear we [Brad Pitt] were in third gear.

"So it's that kind of thing that he's bringing to the movie, and he said... when he finishes a race, especially like Singapore, where it's very hot, he can barely get out of the car, they lose 10 pounds... and it's not only him, it's all of them.

"They're just completely exhausted [and] we're going to show what it takes to be an F1 driver."

The plan is for the rest of the F1 drivers - and teams - to be shown the film at next season's Monaco Grand Prix, ahead of its cinematic release.

Whilst Hamilton has led the way through his involvement, Bruckheimer underscored his gratitude to the entire F1 paddock.

He also noted that the British driver has not shied away from pointing out specifics that might not ring accurate or realistic, something the American is also grateful for, even if it does raise production costs.

"Everything that he has brought to this movie, I can't even express our thanks to him and all the folks from F1 who made this all possible," he said.

"But the authenticity that he brings, we just can't imagine what goes into what a driver does and what the sport brings to an audience.

"Sometimes we don't like to hear some of the things he says, because it costs us more money to fix things, but we're all in, we want to make it great, and he's certainly helping us."