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Lewis Hamilton pressured into Hollywood determination as F1 movie wins Oscar

Lewis Hamilton’s F1 movie gained Greatest Sound on the Oscars on Sunday evening, hours after he completed in third place on the Chinese language Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton’s ‘F1: The Film’ secured an Academy Award for Greatest Sound on the Oscars on Sunday evening, although the co-producer was absent from the ceremony as a result of competing on the Chinese language Grand Prix earlier within the day. The British driver claimed his maiden podium in Ferrari pink in Shanghai, ending behind Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

The movie acquired 4 nominations on the ceremony, together with Greatest Image and Visible Results. Along with co-producing the field workplace sensation, Hamilton featured in a cameo function alongside stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.

Since its launch in June 2025, it has develop into the highest-grossing sports activities movie with worldwide takings exceeding €630million (£545m). After securing a Grammy final month with Chris Stapleton’s ‘Dangerous As I Used To Be’ track and successful a BAFTA for Greatest Sound, the movie collected one other accolade over the weekend.

While F1 missed out within the Greatest Image, Greatest Movie Enhancing and Greatest Visible Results classes, it did triumph in Greatest Sound. Upon receiving the award, members of the solid and crew ensured they acknowledged Hamilton throughout their acceptance speech.

The achievement will present double trigger for celebration for Hamilton following his podium lead to China. It marked his first look within the high three while racing for Ferrari.

“It is actually nice to see that that’s increasing. And on high of that, I am nonetheless right here, nonetheless to be part of it and witness it.”

Hamilton’s third-place end propels him to fourth place general within the standings. He’ll subsequent take to the monitor within the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, 29 March.

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