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Lewis Hamilton's kind gesture landed F1 pundits roles in blockbuster

Lewis Hamilton wanted real-life F1 pundits in the F1 movie

Sir Lewis Hamilton is the reason why F1 pundits David 'Crofty' Croft and Martin Brundle bagged a part in F1.

The seven-time world champion F1 racer touched Crofty - who has been lead commentator for Sky's Formula One coverage since 2012 - by his special request to have the pair in the Brad Pitt and Damson Idris-starring motorsport movie.

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