Lewis Hamilton to Miss Oscars Despite 'F1' Movie Nominations for Chinese GP Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he will miss the Oscars ceremony on Sunday due to his commitment to the Chinese Grand Prix, despite the film F1 securing four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Visual Effects. The Mercedes driver, who co-produced and cameoed in the movie, explained that the logistical challenges of traveling from Shanghai to Los Angeles made it impossible to attend the ceremony on time. Hamilton, a Scuderia Ferrari HP driver, collaborated closely with director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the film. He provided input on the script and participated in a driving session with lead actor Brad Pitt. The project, which aims to showcase Formula One’s high-speed action, has generated significant global attention. The Chinese Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend, requires Hamilton to remain in Shanghai, where the 12.5-hour flight to Los Angeles would leave him arriving just 30 minutes before the Oscars begin. Even accounting for the 15-hour time zone difference, the race’s three-hour window for start times—allowing for potential delays—still leaves no room for a timely arrival. “I think it’s impossible,” Hamilton said Thursday. “I’ve looked at every way to get there in time, but unfortunately I can’t get there. But I’ll FaceTime with Joe and Jerry when they’re there, which will be cool.” Hamilton expressed pride in the film’s recognition, noting that he never anticipated such widespread acclaim. “It’s amazing to see how much promotion there is around the world, to see the buzz, to see new people getting excited for the sport, in the way that so many of us were growing up. It’s really great to see that expanding.#lewis_hamilton #f1_movie #scuderia_ferrari_hp #joseph_kosinski #jerry_bruckheimer
