We were driving F1 cars at 180mph and still had to look cute

Damson Idris, a British actor from Peckham, south London, has taken on a major role in the new film F1 The Movie, starring alongside Hollywood legend Brad Pitt. The film, which was released in the UK on Wednesday, dives into the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing. For Damson, preparing for the role was a huge challenge, especially because he had to learn to drive real F1 cars at speeds up to 180 miles per hour. He joked about the difficulty of looking good while racing at such high speeds, saying, 'How do I look cute when the wind is hitting me at 180mph?

Filming took place on some of the most famous race tracks in the world, including Silverstone and Rockingham. Damson described the experience as intense and thrilling, but also nerve-wracking. He explained that while driving at such high speeds, he also had to remember to act for the camera, which made things even more complicated. 'You need to remember when you're driving those cars sometimes you're hitting 180mph. I was moving, it was fire,' he said. 'Then on top of that, you got to act within a movie, you've still got to try and look cute.

Damson received guidance from Sir Lewis Hamilton, a current F1 driver and one of the film's producers. Lewis not only helped Damson with his driving skills but also brought a sense of authenticity to the movie. Damson said, 'When it comes to driving he really encouraged me. He brought that energy on set that just reminded us of how authentic this movie is and that was always our goal - to make the most authentic racing movie of all time. ' Damson also mentioned that Lewis is like a brother to him, and it was exciting to see him try acting in the film.

Before this big Hollywood role, Damson was best known for his breakout performance in the 2017 US crime drama Snowfall. Although the show did not receive much attention from mainstream awards, Damson was recognized by organizations like BET, NWACP, and Mobo, which celebrate black artists. He said, 'It's funny that every single award that the culture could give me, I won. We cleaned up there.

Damson talked about the tough journey to Hollywood and how his mother supported him during times of rejection. She would give him advice and help him stay positive. Damson said her words helped him believe in himself and get ready for success when it finally came.

A funny and slightly embarrassing moment happened during filming when Damson accidentally spit on Brad Pitt during a scene. He confessed this during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and people have been teasing him about it ever since. Damson explained, 'People are like: Bro you phlegmed on Brad Pitt? I'm like: I never phlegmed. ' He insisted it was just a tiny speck, but he still feels awkward about it because it was Brad Pitt.

The movie has received mostly positive reviews, and Damson is excited about this new chapter in his career. He is proud to be part of a film that brings the excitement of Formula 1 to the big screen and hopes audiences enjoy both the racing action and the story. Working with Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton was a dream come true for Damson, and he looks forward to more opportunities in the future.