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Lewis Hamilton reveals he turned DOWN a role in Top Gun 2 despite begging Tom Cruise for a part: 'It broke my heart'


Hamilton was left to rue a missed opportunity after conflicting schedules resulted in the Ferrari driver turned down a cameo role.

The Formula 1 ace, currently enduring a torrid time at the Tokyo Grand Prix, admits he was offered a role in the Hollywood star's 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. The Formula 1 ace, currently enduring a torrid time at the Tokyo Grand Prix, admits he was offered a role in the Hollywood star's 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick (picured) Despite Hamilton's limited acting ability, good-natured Cruise introduced him to the film's director, Joseph Kosinski, but the driver soon realised he couldn't commit to a role.

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