Hamilton teams up with Hollywood comedian: acting career on the cards?

11:37, 07 Nov

Updated: 12:34, 07 Nov

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byKada Sarkozi

Lewis Hamilton starred alongside Eric Andre in Perplexity's video.

Having been one of the producers of the blockbuster 'F1: The Movie', where he also made a cameo appearance, the seven-time world champion once again found himself on that side of the camera.

The British driver, playing himself, appeared in short video called "The Garage" with Hollywood star actor and comedian Eric Andre.

As Hamilton is planning his trip to South America fixing his motor, Andre jumps over his fence trying to help him. Lacking knowledge, he uses Perplexity's AI tool — the company Hamilton partners with and often promotes on social media.

Watch the video below!

Hamilton doesn't see himself as an actor

Talking to the media at the Brazil GP, Hamilton explained he enjoyed the experience with Andre, but doesn't believe he will do much acting moving forward.

He said: "I don’t know. I can’t say that I particularly enjoy acting. It's tough. It's not easy and I don't really see myself as an actor.

"So I was a little bit apprehensive of that video coming out but I've heard positive things about it. It was fun.

Hamilton in the Sao Paulo GP paddock - Photo: Race Pictures

"I'd seen him (Andre) in movies before and arriving with him he made it very easy to work with and I didn't have the crazy amount of lines so I didn't have to remember a huge amount, but it was really, really fun doing it with him and Perplexity has been just such an amazing partner."

Today, Hamilton's focus will be on driving again, as on-track begins at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP.

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