Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the upcoming F1 movie, has marked Lewis Hamiltons impeccable attention to detail, which has not only enhanced the film’s authenticity but also driven up production costs. Participating Brad Pitt and releasing on June 25, 2025, the film promises to deliver an immersive and realistic portrayal of a Formula 1 season.

The film has placed a strong emphasis on authenticity, with Hamilton, the co-producer of the film, responsible for ensuring that it remains in touch with Formula 1 reality. Filming took place over several Grand Prix weekends, with a fictional team also seen in action with a lookalike Formula 1 car and a proper crew. Through the film, Bruckheimer aims to showcase the challenges of a demanding F1 season that a Formula 1 driver faces.

Bruckheimer recalls one example that represents the attention to detail given in the film, allowing Formula 1 fans to connect on-screen action with real-life Grand Prix scenarios. He described a moment during filming at Silverstone when Hamilton, simply by hearing the engine note, advised Brad Pitt to shift into the correct gear, to ensure the authenticity of the scene. He said:

“Lewis Hamilton saw some of that, gave us a critique of how the drivers actually do different things.

“The level of detail that he gave us, like at Silverstone in lap 3 you’re in second gear, and he could hear with his ear that we (Brad Pitt) were in third gear.

“So that’s the kind of thing that he brings to the movie, and he said… when he finishes a race, especially like Singapore, where it’s really hot, he can barely get out of the car, they lose 10 pounds. and that’s not just him, it’s everyone.

“They’re just completely exhausted (and) we’re going to show what it takes to be an F1 driver.”

The 81-year-old producer admitted that while feedback from the seven-time world champion often came with increased costs, he valued Hamilton’s dedication to making the film as authentic as possible. Bruckheimer added:

“Everything that he’s brought to this film, I can’t even express our thanks to him and all the people from F1 who made it all possible.

“But the authenticity that he brings, we just can’t imagine what goes into what a driver does and what the sport brings to the 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 do well, and he really helps us.”