While most Met Gala attendees arrive at the carpet via black SUV, “F1” star Damson Idris pulled up in a different ride.

The actor arrived at the red carpet on Monday in a APXGP race car, featured in his upcoming “F1” film. Idris attended the gala as a guest of Tommy Hilfiger, who dressed the young actor in a Tommy Hilfiger racing suit inspired by the movie, accessorized with a red, white and blue helmet featuring 20,000 Swarovski crystals.

“We’re excited to partner with the highly anticipated film, ‘F1’,” said Hilfiger. “Damson Idris stars as Joshua Pierce, a driver for the fictional APXGP team, and we wanted his Met Gala entrance to reflect the same cinematic energy.”

After making his debut on the carpet, the actor unveiled his second suit: a custom Tommy Hilfiger rouge tuxedo, featuring the Tommy Tartan plaid. The check, which is listed on the Scottish Register of Tartans, was incorporated in the blazer with gold beading and custom buttons, and an interior powder blue Ithaca stripe. His tailored tuxedo pants included a side satin stripe and slight flare, a nod to “modern dandyism” and the theme of this year’s Costume Institute exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Idris accessorized the look with a bespoke brooch and jewelry from his personal brand Didris.

“The Met is all about making a statement, and the reveal was everything: stepping out of the suit to unveil a sharp, tailored tuxedo in Tommy tartan — seamlessly shifting from high-octane to high fashion,” said Hilfiger. “From start line to spotlight, it captured the essence of both worlds.”

Idris, who currently stars in the Tommy Hilfiger denim campaign, was named as the brand’s menswear ambassador in 2023 during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

“And it’s been full speed ahead ever since,” said Hilfiger. “It’s a privilege to be a part of his journey and to support him at such an exciting moment in his career. I truly believe he’s on his way to becoming one of the biggest stars in the world, and ‘F1’ is going to launch him into a whole new stratosphere. It’s a major moment for him, for the sport, and for culture — and I can’t wait to see it all unfold on screen.”

“F1,” which costars Brad Pitt, premieres June 27.

A sketch of Tommy Hilfiger’s Met Gala rouge tuxedo design for Damson Idris.