The Netflix series has been a resounding success for F1, helping it reach an enormous new audience and broaden the spectrum of its fanbase, from fair-weather followers to diehard ‘stans’.
Season 3 marked a new peak for Drive to Survive, hitting #1 worldwide on Netflix and outperforming the first season, which is unheard of in streaming circles. Yet Season 4 is arguably the most important series to date. Not only did it need to build on that success, but it had to strike the right balance as its use of creative licence is in the spotlight more than ever.
For the first time in Drive to Survive’s history, there is a proper title battle for Netflix to sink its teeth into. The 2021 fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is a natural focus point throughout the season, set up well by the opening episode. While being a bit basic at points for long-serving fans, it is a good refresher for those who only consume F1 via Netflix.
But Verstappen’s absence – revealed last year…
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