Lewis Hamilton’s Cinematic Journey: From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One World Champion, recently recreated an iconic scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The video, posted on his new TikTok account, garnered a staggering 9.7 million views. In a recent video with teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton hinted at more cinematic adventures to come.

A Love for Film Born from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Hamilton’s love for film traces back to his childhood, with the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off playing a pivotal role in igniting his fascination for Ferrari. “I love movies. I love film,” Hamilton shared in a recent YouTube video for the Formula 1 team. “Ferris Bueller was actually the first time I saw a – I must’ve been five or six.

The legendary 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, the car in question, left an indelible impression on Hamilton as he grew into the racing world, starting his career at eight.

From Dream to Reality: Recreating the Iconic Scene

The idea for the recreation of the scene emerged about a year and a half ago when Hamilton started his own production company, Dawn Apollo Films. With the help of his friend Timmy, they envisioned recreating the famous scene from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, even managing to incorporate acclaimed actor Edward Norton alongside him.

The project was no small feat for the team. “It definitely took a lot of cutting-edge tech, production, and planning to get right,” Hamilton shared on social media. “Had to get the exact car too… it’s been a dream car since seeing the movie,” he admitted.

A Creative Year Ahead for Lewis Hamilton

Being deeply involved in the F1 film industry, Hamilton has had a creatively fulfilling year so far and shows no signs of slowing down. When asked about his next cinematic endeavor, he revealed, “The next kind of film clip that I’m looking to do is something from an Eddie Murphy movie.

Leclerc, seated next to his new teammate, was asked about his preferred film role. Answering Harry Potter, due to being told he resembled the fictional wizard, Hamilton suggested a collaboration with the young Monegasque. “Maybe I’ll do your Harry Potter one first. Maybe I’ll do the Harry Potter thing with you!

Aiming for Success in the Japanese Grand Prix

Both Hamilton and Leclerc will be entering the Japanese Grand Prix with the aim of a chaos-free race weekend. After both drivers were disqualified following the Chinese Grand Prix, they are eager to secure good points at Suzuka to maintain their positions towards the top of the drivers’ standings.