But the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market, analysts said, so it will need to attract substantial crowds in the weeks ahead to make money.

With a production budget over $200 million, “F1” still has several laps to go to turn a profit. But for now, “F1” is full speed ahead.

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton released a video talking about the newly released "F1" movie. Hamilton is stepping into the film world with "F1," officially listed as a producer on the movie and playing a crucial role in its development.