If Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive has taught us anything, it's that we need to start watching Formula 1, stat.
Formula 1: Drive to SurviveThis iconic race took place at the end of last year, which saw Max Verstappen beatin a win that was marred by controversy. Basically, during the last laps of the championship, the race officials decided that the champion would be decided according to a one-lap shoot-out, which Verstappen duly won.
This led to a huge debate in the sporting community about whether the right call was made, with many feeling that Lewis Hamilton was cheated out of a win.The TV show has caused quite the stir in the Formula 1 community, with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali confirming that his team will be reaching out to Netflix about the show. During a press conference, he, “To spark the interest of a new audience, a language has been used that in some situations has focused on the dramatization of the story.
Max Verstappen, the current world champion, has refused to take part in the show and has condemned it for creating “rivalries which they don’t really exist,” adding, "So I decided to not be a part of it and did not give any more interviews after that because then there is nothing you can show.” It's also been highlighted that the show has increased women's engagement with the sport, as, according to the F1 Global Fan Survey, female fans now account for 18% of the F1 fanbase, compared to just 10% in 2017.Christian Horner , stirred controversy when he said , “F1 is bringing in a young generation. It’s bringing in all these young girls because of all these great-looking drivers.
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