Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has played his role in deciding who will co-star alongside Brad Pitt's in the new F1 movie.
Actors who auditioned for the part have gone through a gruelling selection process including auditions and several days of driving tests. Hollywood news site Deadline have reported that Damson Idris has been selected to co-star alongside Pitt in the as yet untitled film which will be set in the future.
The Apple films backed venture follows two-time Academy Award -winner Pitt as an F1 racer who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger driver as his teammate in a bid to have one final shot at glory.
