F1: The Movie sped into Times Square on Monday night, marking the world premiere of the Formula 1 racing drama starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. The film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski,

Racing legend Lewis Hamilton, a producer on an upcoming movie starring Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula 1 driver, wanted the film to show the reality of what it looks, feels and sounds like to speed around a track at 200 miles per hour.

Lewis Hamilton has been mocked by fans for attending the premiere of F1: The Movie at a time when he's struggling in Formula One. Many hoped to see the 40-year-old performing at the peak of his powers again following his blockbuster move to Ferrari.