This week, the cinematic world met the racetrack in a high-octane fusion of film and speed. Actor Damson Idris, star of the upcoming F1 movie, joined IWC Schaffhausen for an electrifying showcase at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed—and took fans for a ride they won’t forget.
Hollywood Meets Horsepower
Broadcasting “live and direct” from the Goodwood track, Damson set the tone with his usual charisma:
“We’re here to show the people how the movie business rides out on a track.”
Damson Idris
And what a ride it was.
Behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance, Damson brought movie magic to life. This wasn’t just any supercar—this was the very car his character drove in the film. For fans eager to see how the action of F1 was captured, this moment was a thrilling look under the hood—literally.
Racing at the Edge of Reality
The upcoming F1 film promises to deliver racing like we’ve never seen before. Damson shared that the team pushed not only the cars and the drivers, but also the cameras to their absolute limits. That commitment to realism included filming during actual Grand Prix weekends, where timing was everything and access was rare.
“The stuff we shot during Grand Prix weekends was so timed—we were allowed to shoot during the actual races. It was amazing.”
Damson Idris
A Car, A Character, A Moment
There’s an emotional connection, too. Damson smiled as he recalled,
“Got some happy moments in this car… and it’s so good to see everyone interacting with it now.”
Damson Idris
Fans at Goodwood got to see the car up close, while viewers around the world are now getting a taste of what it feels like to be in the driver’s seat of a movie that’s set to redefine how racing is portrayed on the big screen.
After an adrenaline-pumping test drive, Damson summed it up best:
“Bro… that was insane.”