The British actor Damson Idris has made a surprising comparison between Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, and basketball legend Michael Jordan. Idris, who played Joshua Pearce in _F1 The Movie_, shared his thoughts during a recent interview on the podcast _F1 Beyond The Grid_.
During his two-year experience in Formula 1, the actor had the opportunity to get close to Hamilton, who served as executive producer of the film. Idris remarked that Hamilton’s dedication is comparable to Jordan’s, stating that the driver is constantly competing with himself rather than with other drivers.
“He has that Michael Jordan mentality; it’s about him and only him. He is very focused and cares about his legacy,” Idris said. He pointed out that this intensity can be seen in other great figures like Lionel Messi or actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, who also dedicate absolute commitment to their craft.
Idris shared an anecdote about a message he sent to Hamilton after his victory in Barcelona, showing his enthusiastic support: “I was excited, everything was crazy, he said ‘Damn, son'”.
Idris’s first encounter with Hamilton took place at The Fashion Awards, one of the many events that brought the two together in the fashion world. However, at his first race, Idris realized that for Hamilton, this world is very serious, which explains his level of excellence.
The film _F1 The Movie_, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, premiered in June 2025 and has triumphed with over $634 million in worldwide box office revenue, already generating discussions about a possible sequel.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
