Season 4 of the Netflix docu-series became available to the public last Friday, amidst the second F1 2022 test in Bahrain, recapping one of the most dramatic and controversial seasons in recent grand prix history.
But more than ever, it felt like fans were cottoning on to the subtle edits or changes in timeline which, while required to aid dramatic effect, left many frustrated or disappointed with what they were watching.
It was for that same reason Max Verstappen revealed last October that he had refused to take part in the most recent season, saying rivalries had been “faked”. As we noted in our review, the absence of the world champion does set the fourth season back a bit.
At the time, Verstappen’s comments sparked debate over the use of creative licence in Drive to Survive. This author wrote that very same week there was nothing wrong with using it a bit, given the positive impact it has had on F1 as a whole by reaching millions of new fans.
But the feeling does…
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