Looks like everyone is in on the news about Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch, even Will Smith. The Oscar-winning actor has been an F1 fan for years, with him making a return to the paddocks in 2023. After news about Hamilton moving to Ferrari broke out, Will Smith reminded the world that he is a Hamilton fan.

F1 being the most cut-throat sport in the world, has acquired the attention of millions of fans over the years and sometimes there are influential figures on the list. Will Smith is one of them and to celebrate Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, he uploaded an edited reel to show his support.

Will Smith shows support for Hamilton’s move on Instagram

In a public display of joy, Will Smith shared a reel on Instagram to celebrate Lewis Hamilton joining the team he had always wanted to. The tribute reel came in the form of a meme-styled video where Smith pasted the face of Lewis Hamilton to his own in the car driving shot in Bad Boy II. The actor also tagged Lewis and captioned the reel “Hahaha @lewishamilton pulling up for the 2025 season 😂.”

The iconic scene from the film has Will Smith dodging cars in a high-speed truck chase. What makes things more interesting is that Smith is driving a Ferrari in the clip. The edit showcases a picture of Lewis Hamilton’s face pasted over Will Smith’s as the hilarious voice lines said by the actor steal the show. This video was noticed by Lewis Hamilton who replied to the banter in a comment saying “😂from now on, that’s how you drive!!!!” The Brit also went ahead to share the reel on his story on Instagram.

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Such interactions online are what make the fans learn more about the lives of F1 stars and other celebrities on the map. It is clear that the life of the rich and famous are all linked but what most don’t know is that Will Smith has always been a Hamilton fan.

Will Smith is on Team Lewis

Back in March 2023, Will Smith was spotted at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Smith expressed his support for Lewis Hamilton during a chat with Martin Brundle on the Jeddah grid before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Smith, when asked about his favorite in Formula 1, declared, “I’m team Lewis! That’s my guy, that’s my guy.”

Will Smith mentioned that he was suffering from a sore voice due to being out the previous night. Despite the hoarseness, he affirmed his allegiance to Lewis Hamilton, stating, “I was out last night, so I lost my voice a little bit. But I’m always team Lewis.”

Martin Brundle inquired if Will Smith had plans to be part of the new Formula 1 movie currently in production. Smith expressed his interest, saying he hasn’t been asked yet but would love to be involved. He humorously mentioned needing to work on his gut to fit into the car.

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It is nice to see more known figures from outside F1 acknowledge the driver’s shift to Ferrari. This warm interaction between the two showcases that even in the world of entertainment, there are very thin barriers between Oscar-winning actors and World Champion-winning drivers. That being said, did you know that Will Smith was an F1 fan before? Let us know what you think in the comments below.