How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the big screen

British racing legend Lewis Hamilton, a producer on the new movie starring American actor Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula One (F1) driver, wanted the film to show the reality of what it looks, feels and sounds like to speed around a track at 320kmh.

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To avoid having Apple's F1 The Movie, which opens in Singapore cinemas on June 26, seem "faked" by Hollywood, Hamilton provided input on details such as when drivers should brake or shift gears.

"I wanted to make sure the authenticity was there, and it worked for both the younger and the older audience, and then making sure the racing was true to what it is," said the 40-year-old.

"All the other drivers, all the teams, are relying on me to make sure it does," the seven-time world champion added.

In the movie, Pitt plays a driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a young hotshot portrayed by British actor Damson Idris. Co-stars include Spanish actor Javier Bardem and Irish actress Kerry Condon.