“We’re going to make the best racing movie”

Hamilton is a producer and advisor to the project via Dawn Apollo Films, a production company that he recently set up in conjunction with his manager Penni Thow.

In addition to the fictional film based around F1, that will start shooting next year, Hamilton is also involved with a documentary about his career.

Both have been backed by Apple, whose CEO Tim Cook was present at the US GP and was invited to wave the chequered flag.

Also in Austin were main star Brad…