Damson Idris is ready to put his career in the fast lane.
As the F1 star arrived at the 2026 Oscars—hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood March 15—he detailed how his costar Brad Pitt taught him how to build “longevity” as he moves forward in his career.
“This is a long game,” Damson told Zuri Hall on Live from E!: Oscars 2026. “Ups and downs. [He has taught me:] Don’t chase moments, chase legacy. And I’m doing that with the roles that I play. F1 is just the start.”
The 34-year-old—who sported a satin blue Prada suit on the red carpet—added, “There’s so many amazing movies to come, from Children of Blood and Bone to [portraying] Miles Davis, I’m really excited for where I go in my career.”
Of course, Damson didn’t just take life lessons from Brad—he also took the title of Fastest Driver.
As he put it, “I am. I’m actually faster than Brad.”
But while Damson and the Oceans 11 star had fun building a bond, Brad also enjoyed pursuing one of his passions with F1, which is nominated for Best Picture.