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Hamilton SAVED Brundle from F1 movie axe
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has shared that Lewis Hamilton rescued him and Martin Brundle from being axed from an upcoming F1 movie release.
Their renowned voices are featured in the film to narrate some thrilling moments, and snippets of their actual commentary were used in the movie’s trailer.
Hamilton’s surprising act came amid Ferrari’s driver change in Austria, catching the F1 community off guard.
Croft and Brundle have been part of Sky Sports F1 since 2012, following their earlier work in the sport, with Brundle’s iconic grid walks dating back to 1997.
The 66-year-old Brundle’s on-grid segments have become staples of F1 broadcasts, despite occasional awkward encounters.
Hamilton, who gets a production credit, played a key role in maintaining the movie’s authenticity by pushing for real commentators like Croft and Brundle to be used.
The movie, featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as rival racers, showcases the fierce competition between Hayes and Pearce at APX GP, with the international release set for June 25, 2025.
