The relationship between Hollywood and racing is ready to take an enormous step throughout the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2023 this weekend. Oscar winner actor Brad Pitt is cleared to race at the Silverstone for his movie shoot on Saturday, July 8, and can be part of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedez driver Lewis Hamilton is producing a racing movie, Apex, with Brad Pitt enjoying the Grand Prix driver function. Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has given permission to shoot movie scenes throughout the primary race on July 9. Mercedez Racing has designed a specifically modified F2 automobile for Brad Pitt to race in on the Silverstone observe.
However, the veteran actor will drive alone on the observe for apparent causes and graphic imagery will likely be added to present him competing towards drivers. Hamilton shared his pleasure about having a legendary actor at Silverstone which is the house observe for the British race legend.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to have Brad Pitt in Formula 1. It’s incredible. 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 advised reporters.
Mercedez ace additionally revealed that he drove with Brad Pitt at the Los Angeles observe with Pitt and added that the actor is a pure racer.
“I was just watching on the wall. He was just coming by flat out. We did do a day together at a track in LA and for someone that hasn’t raced, he’s definitely already got a keen eye. He loves watching MotoGP so he’s always been a racing enthusiast. He had already a knack for the lines and he was fully on it, which was good to see,” Hamilton added.
Meanwhile, on a observe, Hamilton is having one other respectable season with Mercedez however is unlikely to clinch a file eighth world title this yr. He is at present fourth within the World Drivers’ Championship standings with 106 factors after 9 of 24 races whereas his group is in second place in World Constructors’ Championship standings,199 factors behind leaders Red Bull Racing.
