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F1 movie star ‘offered’ real-life F1 seat
Star of the F1 movie, Damson Idris, was offered a real-life opportunity in the sport after filming the blockbuster where he played Joshua Pearce, the team-mate of Brad Pitt’s character at the fictional APXGP team. The F1 movie has been a massive success, grossing $631.5 million globally since its release. Idris showcased his driving skills in a modified F2 car that posed as an F1 car and was even offered training to become a racing driver professionally. He expressed gratitude towards Lewis Hamilton for his role as a producer and for advocating representation in the film and the sport. Idris hopes for more diversity in Formula 1, including more female drivers on the grid in the future. Tune into Capital XTRA Breakfast for more updates on F1 and other news stories.
