"This is going to be so good”: Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars wow fans with red carpet looks at Times Square 'F1' premiere

Lewis Hamilton and several Formula 1 drivers were in the news when they walked the star-studded New York red carpet for the premiere of ‘F1 The Movie’, but the real red carpet stealers were the fans.

While images and video from the event flooded social media, the fans responded on the site in their thousands, employing excitement, humor, and admiration hashtags to turn the red carpet showing into a trending phenomenon several hours after the event had taken place.

Internet goes wild as Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 heroes impress at New York premiere of 'F1 The Movie'

The F1 movie hype hit a new high on June 16 when Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and other Formula 1 drivers walked hand in hand with Hollywood stars for the world premiere of the film in Times Square, New York.

While the event was dominated by A-list stars and race-day heroes, it was the massive fan turnout that caused social media to go wild. From jaw-dropping style choices to surprise appearances, the red carpet drew instant comment from fans on social media.

"This is going to be sooo goood," one fan commented. "Lewis pulled out the burj khalifa elevator lifts tonight," another joked. "Everyone dressed to the nines!" A fan approved of the F1 racers' and Hollywood stars' styles.

Far from being left behind, Brad Pitt, with whom the film stars and co-produces, was likewise a crowd favorite, with such examples as "That's Brad Pittington" and "Brad got bread [laughing emoji]" appearing throughout comment sections. The internet reaction was evidence of how much fans care about both the Formula 1 universe and the on-screen representation of it. The film, which previously screened privately over the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, was already generating good word among drivers.

With Lewis Hamilton on board behind the scenes and actual racing world elements woven into the plot, F1: The Movie has people excited for a thrilling, realistic ride. Whether it was high fashion, fandom, or speed, the premiere was a cultural crossover event. With drivers and celebrities uniting, the film is attracting more than motorsport fans—it's generating a buzz way beyond the paddock. Also read: 'F1' star Brad Pitt on getting behind the wheel as Sonny Hayes: He’s a pure racerFrom sassy social media responses to genuine enthusiasm, the fans took center stage at the F1: The Movie premiere. Their anticipation reverberated through each snapshot and clip published online, evidence that when Formula 1 and Lewis Hamilton walk the red carpet, the most important action could potentially be taking place in the comments. With F1: The Movie arriving at theaters shortly, it's safe to say fans are more than prepared for lights out.