Lewis Hamilton has confirmed plans for a sequel to the F1 movie, as a new “very intense” project gathers pace – During the opening round of the 2026 Formula One season in Australia, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton revealed that work has already begun on a sequel to the blockbuster F1 movie.
Speaking at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the seven-time world champion explained that discussions about a second film began months ago and have already progressed to the scripting stage.
This latest project represents another milestone in Hamilton’s growing presence in Hollywood, building on the tremendous success of the original film, which starred Brad Pitt and was produced by the renowned filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer.
According to comments reported by Auto Hebdo, Hamilton described the sequel’s development as both exciting and demanding.
Meetings are already underway for the sequel
Hamilton revealed that key members of the original production team have already met several times to start shaping the story for the next instalment.
The Ferrari driver explained that the initial creative discussions began towards the end of last year.
“We have had numerous meetings on this subject,” he said.
‘And yes, we’re already working on the first scenario. Our first meeting took place towards the end of last year with Jerry Bruckheimer, Joseph Kosinski and myself to discuss different ideas and avenues to explore for the scenario.”
The film’s director, Joseph Kosinski, and screenwriter, Ehren Kruger, are both expected to return for the sequel.
Hamilton said that the creative process had already become an intense collaboration.
‘Then, with Ehren Kruger, we had many meetings about it. It’s really exciting. I’m super excited.”
Hamilton reflects on the success of the first film
The original Formula 1 film was a huge global hit, receiving widespread acclaim from motorsport fans and newcomers alike.
Hamilton, who served as a co-producer to ensure the film’s authenticity, said he has been overwhelmed by the response from audiences around the world.
“It’s incredible to see the impact the film has had,” he said.
“The number of people who loved it… I’m still getting messages from people who have just seen it, telling me that it opened their eyes to the sport.”
Hamilton says that many viewers have told him that the film offered a rare insight into the high-pressure world of Formula One, inspiring them to follow the sport more closely.
“They say it immersed them in a fascinating world that made them want to learn more about it.”
For a sport that is always looking to attract new audiences, the film’s reach is widely viewed as a major success.
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Lessons learned for the second film
Despite the positive reception, Hamilton believes there is still room for improvement when it comes to producing a sequel.
The Ferrari driver admitted that making the first film was an extremely demanding experience.
“Now that I’ve been through it, and it was very intense the first time, I’m used to it,” he explained.
“I know what to expect, and I know what we could improve.”
His role in the production has been widely praised within Formula 1, as he helped guide the filmmakers through the realities of the sport to ensure that the racing scenes and paddock culture felt authentic.
He says that this experience will now be invaluable as the team works on the follow-up project.
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Taking time to avoid sequel pitfalls
Hamilton also acknowledged that creating a successful sequel is never guaranteed.
The seven-time champion noted that second instalments often struggle to match the impact of the original.
“The second point is that sequels aren’t always successful,” he admitted.
However, he remains confident that the team behind the project has the talent to deliver another major hit.
‘We have a great team, a fantastic cast and a talented screenwriter, so I’m not worried.’
Nevertheless, Hamilton stressed that the production team will take their time developing the story before moving ahead with filming.
‘We’re going to take our time to make sure the result is perfect.’
For Formula One fans, this careful approach may only serve to heighten anticipation for what could become the sport’s next cinematic blockbuster.
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