Tom Holland might be best known for swinging through New York on the big screen as Spider Man, but away from the Marvel Universe, he’s also a passionate Formula 1 fan.
Holland first stepped into the paddock at the 2019 British Grand Prix, and since then has become a familiar face at races from the glamour of the grid in Monaco to a rain-soaked Silverstone.
Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest F1 fan in the spider-verse…
Holland’s origin story
Born: 1 June 1996
Claim to Fame: From the West End’s Billy Elliot to Hollywood’s Spider-Man
Off-Track Life: Shares the spotlight (and plenty of red carpets) with co-star and partner Zendaya.
Fun Fact: Those superhero stunts? All thanks to years of gymnastics training.
Team Hamilton all the way
Holland’s admiration for Lewis Hamilton is no secret. “He is setting an example for so many people around the world,” he said in an interview with BlackTree TV, noting the Ferrari driver’s ability to combine competitive brilliance with personal grace. When he has been asked who he’s backing on race day? “Lewis. Always!”
Bromance with Norris
His other favourite Brit? McLaren’s Lando Norris. A driver his looks have been compared to so often that he’s in on the joke. When asked about a potential collab, “I’m sure there is something like that in the works already,” he teased to On Demand Entertainment. Cue speculation about Twitch streams, a buddy comedy, or the best PR stunt in F1 history.
Holland’s top three F1 moments
Waving the chequered flag at Monaco 2023
Holland lived every fan’s dream when he waved the chequered flag at F1’s most glamorous race. At first, he handled it like a pro, as if he’s been training for this moment for years, but then his enthusiastic style became a bit wild – but it was still an undoubtedly iconic moment from the Brit. His verdict on the sought after opportunity? “Unlike anything!”
Silverstone cockpit thrill
Not even rain could dampen his spirits at the 2025 British Grand Prix. After cheering on pal Lewis Hamilton, Holland climbed into a Williams F1 cockpit with palpable excitement.
McLaren plays the Spider-Man theme song
While strolling through the paddock at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, Holland was greeted by McLaren blasting the classic Spider-Man theme song as he walked past.
He’s all in for the split-second strategy calls, the wheel-to-wheel battles, and the grid’s easy camaraderie, maybe even using those Spidey senses to know when the action’s about to hit. He’s not just a celebrity in the paddock; he’s one of us… just with a super-powered day job.
