Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a weekend to remember as his Formula 1 film 'F1: The Movie' won an Academy Award for Best Sound, while he secured his first podium with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix. The 40-year-old finished third in Shanghai, behind Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
The film, which Hamilton co-produced and appeared in alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, was nominated for four Oscars including Best Picture and Visual Effects, but only took home the award for Best Sound. It had previously won a Grammy and a BAFTA for the same category.
Since its release in June 2025, the movie has become the highest-grossing sports film ever, earning over £545 million worldwide. Hamilton was unable to attend the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles due to the Grand Prix in Shanghai, a 12-and-a-half-hour flight away.
Speaking earlier in the week, Hamilton said: 'I'll FaceTime with Joe [Kosinski, director] and Jerry [Bruckheimer, lead producer] when they're there, which will be cool. I'm incredibly proud, and I never ever thought in a million years that that would be the outcome of the work that we're doing over the past years.'
The team behind the film acknowledged Hamilton in their acceptance speech. The podium finish moves Hamilton up to fourth in the drivers' standings. He will next race at the Japanese Grand Prix on 29 March.
