The Formula 1 2024 season is already on the way: cars’ unveilings have been held, pre-season winter tests in Bahrain have been completed, and the teams are primed for action, eagerly awaited by fans. However, thanks to Netflix, we can revisit the 2023 championship season through the lens of the recently released 6th season of Drive to Survive. As is customary, the season promises drama, acute-angle filming of situations, and plenty of Guenther Steiner. Let’s delve into the episodes and explore the captivating moments captured by the Netflix team.
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The 2023 Formula 1 World Championship season was notably bright. It showcased Max Verstappen’s brilliant victories, Red Bull’s dominance, and fierce competition for places in the Constructors’ Cup among other teams. Throughout the season, there were numerous ups and downs: Aston Martin’s impressive start to Ferrari’s podium returns and the ultimate loss to Mercedes in the WCC at the final Abu Dhabi race to Haas’s plummet to the bottom of the standings. The 6th season of Drive to Survive encapsulates many of these moments across its ten episodes, which were recently released. Most follow a similar narrative:
- Teams facing challenges
- Leaders under pressure
- Drivers at risk of losing seats
- Ultimately, overcoming obstacles together
Well, let’s explore.
Episode 1: Money Talks
This episode focuses on Aston Martin. Team owner Lawrence Stroll sets ambitious goals for 2023 to shake up the top four. With Fernando Alonso joining, expectations soar. Despite Lance Stroll’s injury before the season’s first Grand Prix, Aston Martin impresses in Bahrain, with Alonso securing 3rd place and Stroll 6th, demonstrating resilience and prowess. Netflix added charm to this story by showing this situation from all sides. Although Bahrain set a clear trajectory for the season, and the intrigue of the title fight was lost, it promised us bright fights between other drivers in the peloton, which continued throughout the season.
Episode 2: Fall from Grace
Episode two shifts the focus to Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck de Vries. Christian Horner’s disappointment over Ricciardo’s departure from Red Bull years ago contrasts with de Vries’s challenging start with Alpha Tauri. Red Bull’s philosophy demands victory, creating…
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