Lewis Hamilton has Michael Jordan mentality, says “F1” movie star Damson Idris
- Actor Damson Idris has compared seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to basketball legend Michael Jordan, citing a shared relentless pursuit of excellence.
- Idris spent two years immersed in the Formula 1 paddock to prepare for his role as rookie driver Joshua Pearce.
- Idris's perspective comes from direct access to the inner workings of the sport.
Actor Damson Idris has compared seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to basketball legend Michael Jordan, citing a shared relentless pursuit of excellence. Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Idris described Hamilton as possessing a Michael Jordan mentality based on his observations while working as an executive producer and actor on the upcoming F1 movie.
Idris spent two years immersed in the Formula 1 paddock to prepare for his role as rookie driver Joshua Pearce. During that period, he developed a close professional relationship with Hamilton, who served as an executive producer for the film alongside Brad Pitt.
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Idris’s perspective comes from direct access to the inner workings of the sport.
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Hamilton’s involvement in the project goes beyond a consulting role. This collaboration allowed Idris to observe Hamilton’s habits and standards firsthand.
The film features Brad Pitt as a veteran driver returning to the sport, with Idris playing a rookie teammate.