Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s character in F1 film has echoes of James Hunt - Hunt, the 1976 world champion, was famed for his charisma and maverick approach to motor racing.

The release date for F1, starring Brad Pitt, is here and seven-time champ Lewis Hamilton has played a key role in the movie. Formula 1’s stock has never been higher than it is right now, a popularity boom which can be traced back to Netflix’s hit docuseries ‘Drive to Survive’.

Brad Pitt revealed how Lewis Hamilton tested him for his racing prowess despite having fresh wounds from the 2021 season finale.