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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 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.
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