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Lewis Hamilton Recreates Iconic 'Ferris Bueller' Ferrari Scene to Celebrate Ferrari F1 Debut

The seven-time F1 champion pays homage to his favorite film with a high-tech video featuring the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder and Edward Norton.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Overview

  • Lewis Hamilton shared a digitally recreated version of the famous Ferrari joyride scene from the 1986 film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to mark his first season with Ferrari in Formula 1.
  • Hamilton played the role of the parking attendant, originally portrayed by Richard Edson, while actor Edward Norton joined him as the co-driver in the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder.
  • The video, produced by Hamilton's Dawn Apollo Films, used advanced editing techniques and featured the exact car model used in the original movie, which Hamilton described as his 'dream car.'
  • Hamilton stated that the video was a tribute to his favorite childhood film and a way to bring excitement and energy to his Ferrari debut, set to begin at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
  • The clip has garnered widespread praise and significant online attention, with fans and fellow racers applauding Hamilton's creativity and playful homage to the classic movie.