Key Takeaways
– Lewis Hamilton, seven-time F1 World Championship winner, endorses Brad Pitt’s racing prowess.
– Hamilton and Pitt team up for a new movie about Formula One, directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski.
– Hamilton recently disclosed that he rejected a role in Top Gun: Maverick due to his F1 schedule.
– Undeterred by a missed opportunity, Hamilton expressed regret and admiration for Tom Cruise’s movie.
Lewis Hamilton and Brad Pitt: A Racing Passion
Lewis Hamilton, holder of seven Formula One World Drivers’ Championship titles, recently paid tribute to Brad Pitt’s motor racing expertise in an interview with GQ. Hamilton, known for his audacious stints on the race track, commented, “Brad is actually a racer at heart.”
Hamilton went on to explain Pitt’s fascination with motor racing and his in-depth knowledge of the sport. “I think he’s always loved bikes. And so he’s watched a lot of motor racing,” he stated, highlighting Pitt’s familiarity with the intricate details of racing.
From Hollywood to Formula One
Hamilton and Pitt jointly produce a highly anticipated, untitled Formula One film. Led by the team behind Top Gun: Maverick, including director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the movie could serve as the spurring ground for a new on-screen rivalry.
The film, rumored to be titled ‘Apex,’ casts Pitt as a retired F1 driver mentoring a young protege. Hamilton’s endorsement of Pitt’s racing skills and their collaborative venture may spark an intriguing competition; the resilient Tom Cruise, renowned for his daring action sequences in films like the Mission Impossible series, versus the emerging Brad Pitt, characterized by his authentic knowledge of racing.
Hamilton’s Regret Over Top Gun: Maverick
In his conversation with GQ, Hamilton also confessed missing the opportunity to star alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. The F1 star declined the role due to his busy schedule in 2018. “Firstly, I hadn’t even had, like, an acting lesson, and I don’t want to be the one that lowers the quality of this movie. Simultaneously, my schedule wouldn’t allow it,” confessed Hamilton.
However, after watching the movie, Hamilton regretted his decision. He recounted his reaction “It could’ve been me!” Despite his regrets, Hamilton won the World Championship in 2018, making his mark in the racing world while Cruise swooped up glory in the film industry.
A New Rivalry in Sight?
The upcoming collaboration with Brad Pitt pulls Hamilton closer to Hollywood, an intriguing juxtaposition against Cruise’s daredevil stunts during his acting career. This could be the nascence of a fascinating rivalry. The world will watch closely: Will Pitt’s metamorphosis into a racing star, thanks to Hamilton’s support, elicit a challenge from Tom Cruise? Hollywood and racing fans alike can await this eagerly anticipated clash.
Wrap up: Lewis Hamilton’s endorsement of Brad Pitt’s racing abilities ushers in a potential rivalry with the fearless Tom Cruise. This rivalry could extend beyond the drivetracks and into the heart of Hollywood. Despite expressing regret over a missed opportunity to star alongside Cruise, Hamilton is setting his sights on a different kind of victory line, bridging the gap between racing circuits and Hollywood’s blockbuster productions.
