F1 legend Lewis Hamilton reveals he's writing first movie project

Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he's in the process of writing his first movie, after being involved in the forthcoming F1 movie.

The seven-time champion has been looking to get involved in the movie business for some time now, including setting up production company Dawn Apollo in 2022.

He played a key role in the development of F1 the Movie , which is released this week, and that experience has simply served to whet his appetite for more ventures in to the field.

And speaking at a fan event in Barcelona ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this month, he admitted he has a project in the pipeline.

"I'm writing my first movie right now," he said in a clip posted on the F1 Tiktok channel. "I don't know how long it will take because I've never written one before.

"It's an animation - that's all I'll say. And it will be funny."

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Ferrari star strives for improved performances

While Hamilton is eager to extend his portfolio away from the world of motorsport, he is coming under increasing pressure to deliver results on the track.

His highly anticipated move from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 captured the imagination of F1 fans across the world, but it has so far failed to live up to expectations.

Going into this weekend's Austrian GP, the 40-year-old sits sixth in the drivers' standings, between team-mate Charles Leclerc and the man who replaced him at the Silver Arrows, Kimi Antonelli.

He has yet to score a single podium finish for the Scuderia in 10 outings, and has frequently cut a frustrated figure on race weekends, prompting some to suggest he may choose to quit the team before his contract expires.

Yet despite criticism from some sections of the media over his performances, he still believes he has what it takes to add a record-breaking eighth title at the Italian giants.

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