Top 10 Hollywood Cameos by F1 Drivers

Hollywood Cameos by F1 Drivers

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10. Nigel Mansell — Grease (1978)

Mansell appeared briefly in the background long before becoming an F1 world champion. It’s one of the most obscure pre-fame racing cameos ever.

9. Jacques Villeneuve — Driven (2001)

Villeneuve showed up alongside real racers to give authenticity to Hollywood’s CART drama. The film leaned heavily on real motorsport faces.

8. Jenson Button — Cars 2 (2011)

Button voiced himself in Pixar’s global racing universe. His calm personality translated perfectly to animation.

7. Kimi Räikkönen — Cars 2 (2011)

Kimi’s cameo was short, quiet, and completely on brand. Even animated, he said very little.

6. Sebastian Vettel — Cars 2 (2011)

Vettel voiced Sebastian Schnell, a character inspired by his real-life persona. The role leaned into German precision and speed.

5. Fernando Alonso — Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Alonso surprised fans with a playful voice cameo. It showed a lighter side rarely seen on the F1 grid.

4. Niki Lauda — Rush (2013)

Lauda appeared as himself in the movie based on his legendary rivalry with James Hunt. His presence gave the film unmatched authenticity.

3. Max Verstappen — F1 (2025)

Verstappen appears as himself in the Brad Pitt-led F1 movie. His inclusion reflects his status as the era’s defining driver.

2. Lewis Hamilton — Cars 2 (2011) & F1 (2025)

Hamilton voiced himself in Pixar’s film and later appeared in the official F1 movie. He also played a behind-the-scenes role shaping the film’s realism.

1. Michael Schumacher — Taxi 2 (2000)

Schumacher’s cameo during a high-speed chase became instantly iconic. It remains the most famous Hollywood appearance by an F1 driver.