Most recently, the sixth season of Drive to Survive, a Netflix documentary about the Formula 1 World Championship, was released. Just a few years ago, it was something new and unusual. It was just something unique to see the backstage of Formula 1, to hear secret conversations and, in general, to see how Paddock lives from the inside. The series has become a tradition; it always comes out before the start of a new season, and many fans are looking forward to it. But over the years, Drive to Survive has also gained a lot of criticism. Let’s not argue that the series has affected the championship. But which one is more: positive or negative? Let’s explore it.
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The Netflix documentary series Drive to Survive has rapidly become a symbol of modern Formula 1 since its premiere. It has even become a phenomenon in the world of motorsport. Led by experienced producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, the team consistently delivers captivating portrayals of the sport, unimpeded by excessive drama or pathos in the narrative, which evolves with each season.
The first season of Drive to Survive was like a breath of fresh air despite the series explaining self-evident things. It is clear that the idea of the project sets and sets the goal of attracting a new audience, but it is very unusual to see that the explanation of the basic things still needs to be made more explicit.
Another point is the drama. In the first seasons, it looked intriguing. Netflix shoots any situation from all angles, keeping you in suspense. You feel the sharpness of the moment, and sometimes, you even get the impression that you are watching the race for the first time, although you have already seen this before. You may have already read the news, but the narration from Netflix awakens excitement in you.
However, the drama has a limit, which must still be visible in the series. Several situations are beginning to be portrayed from a different perspective. For instance, in one of the seasons, the tension between two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr., was depicted despite their close friendship off the track.
In the case of Lando and me, everything was a little exaggerated. All fans who are familiar with F1 understand that Netflix may have overdone it. But I still think that…
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