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\u2019s also a passionate Formula 1 fan.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the biggest F1 fan in the spider-verse…<\/p>\n
Holland\u2019s origin story<\/p>\n
Born: 1 June 1996
\nClaim to Fame: From the West End\u2019s Billy Elliot to Hollywood\u2019s Spider-Man
\nOff-Track Life: Shares the spotlight (and plenty of red carpets) with co-star and partner Zendaya.
\nFun Fact: Those superhero stunts? All thanks to years of gymnastics training.<\/p>\n
Team Hamilton all the way<\/p>\n
Holland\u2019s admiration for Lewis Hamilton<\/a> is no secret. \u201cHe is setting an example for so many people around the world,\u201d he said in an interview with BlackTree TV, noting the Ferrari<\/a> driver\u2019s ability to combine competitive brilliance with personal grace. When he has been asked who he\u2019s backing on race day? \u201cLewis. Always!\u201d<\/p>\n Bromance with Norris<\/p>\n His other favourite Brit? McLaren<\/a>\u2019s Lando Norris<\/a>. A driver his looks have been compared to so often that he\u2019s in on the joke. When asked about a potential collab, \u201cI\u2019m sure there is something like that in the works already,\u201d he teased to On Demand Entertainment. Cue speculation about Twitch streams, a buddy comedy, or the best PR stunt in F1 history.<\/p>\n Holland\u2019s top three F1 moments<\/p>\n Waving the chequered flag at Monaco 2023<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 but it was still an undoubtedly iconic moment from the Brit. His verdict on the sought after opportunity? \u201cUnlike anything!\u201d<\/p>\n Silverstone cockpit thrill<\/p>\n Not even rain could dampen his spirits at the 2025 British Grand Prix. After cheering on pal Lewis Hamilton, Holland climbed into a Williams<\/a> F1 cockpit with palpable excitement.<\/p>\n McLaren plays the Spider-Man theme song<\/p>\n