Netflix have formally introduced the discharge date of the brand new season of F1 documentary ‘Drive to Survive’.
The extremely standard fly-on-the-wall collection will return on 7 March, every week earlier than the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 16 March.
It’ll doc the occasions of the 2024 F1 season and Max Verstappen’s journey to a fourth successive world title.
The story of McLaren’s first constructors’ championship triumph since 1998 can even be advised.
One other key storyline set to be coated would be the fallout of Lewis Hamilton’s bombshell change from Mercedes to Ferrari, which was introduced final February.
Different intriguing behind-the-scenes footage and paddock conversations that haven’t been heard earlier than are prone to be included.
Netflix enter bidding race for US TV rights
The streaming service has emerged because the potential new dwelling for F1 within the US.
Netflix has been linked with a sensational transfer to safe F1 broadcast rights within the US from 2026.
Based on Sports activities Enterprise Journal, the streaming big is contemplating a bid for the rights for F1 within the US.
ESPN have had the rights to broadcast F1 since 2018, however they face stern competitors to retain them.
Their present deal is value simply $90 million, making it comparatively low-cost in comparison with different sports activities.
Netflix are eager to capitalise on their affect on F1 by the documentary collection Drive to Survive.
Drive to Survive has been credited as the principle purpose for F1’s important development.
Its affect within the US has led to a few races stateside.
