5 powerful lessons from Chivas Regal’s new film with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Narrated by Hamilton and Leclerc, and written by acclaimed spoken-word artist George the Poet, the film is more than a behind-the-scenes look. Premiered at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix, it’s a celebration of teamwork, ambition and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s also the perfect expression of Chivas Regal’s “I Rise, We Rise” ethos: the belief that true greatness isn’t about going it alone, but about lifting together. 

And for you, it’s a chance to be inspired by the lessons that keep champions racing towards the finish line. Here are five takeaways from the film that go far beyond the racetrack.

“We can’t afford to lose our pace, that’s why no one is out of place.” 

Podium finishes don’t belong to one name on the car – they’re earned by dozens of hands working in sync. It’s the same in life: whether you’re the star striker or the behind-the-scenes planner, success is built on collective effort.

“Less than a hundred percent is not an option.” 

The Scuderia Ferrari HP pit crew can’t afford an off day, and neither can you when the stakes matter. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, prepping for finals, or chasing that personal best, anything less than full commitment simply won’t cut it.

“You make it look natural, but with an unnatural level of precision.” 

Watching the pit crew in slow motion feels less mechanical and more like choreography – a symphony of torque, twist and tap where milliseconds decide everything. It’s proof that greatness comes from perfecting the details until they look effortless. The lesson? Sweat the small stuff, because that’s where excellence lives.

“Find harmony in this regal symphony.” 

Twenty pairs of hands move as one, each instinctively knowing their part, turning pressure into precision. It shows that success isn’t always about control – it’s about adapting to what you’re dealt and finding rhythm with the people around you. Whether in a boardroom or a band, true progress happens when everyone works in harmony.

“Our driven mind racing to the finish line.” 

That tunnel vision and relentless ambition are the fuel that powers champions. For the pit crew, it’s about nailing every stop. For you, it might be about growing your passion project or ticking off that bucket-list goal.

Pour yourself a glass of Chivas Regal, hit play on the film, and raise a toast to the heroes who remind us that success is never a solo lap. Discover more here.