Formula 1: ‘Drive to Survive’ returns for a new season
It has been confirmed that Drive to Survive will continue for a sixth season
17 January 2023 - 12:52
byMotor News Reporter
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The Netflix series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most popular motor sport.
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Formula 1: Drive To Survive returns on February 24, and Netflix has provided a first look at Season 5.
The streaming service made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday, accompanied by a short trailer.
The series’ fifth season will focus on the 2022 F1 racing season, which saw major rule changes with new car designs and cost caps aimed at producing closer racing and closing the gap between the richest and less well-funded teams.
The popular documentary has gained F1 many new followers by providing behind-the-scenes look into the high-powered sport. It has drawn new, younger fans to F1 and has boosted the sport’s popularity in the previously hard-to-crack American market.
However, it has been criticised by some drivers, including double world champion Max Verstappen, who accused the show of fabricating rivalries between drivers and placing conversations out of context.
It has been confirmed that Drive to Survive will continue for a sixth season.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
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Formula 1: ‘Drive to Survive’ returns for a new season
It has been confirmed that Drive to Survive will continue for a sixth season
Formula 1: Drive To Survive returns on February 24, and Netflix has provided a first look at Season 5.
The streaming service made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday, accompanied by a short trailer.
The series’ fifth season will focus on the 2022 F1 racing season, which saw major rule changes with new car designs and cost caps aimed at producing closer racing and closing the gap between the richest and less well-funded teams.
The popular documentary has gained F1 many new followers by providing behind-the-scenes look into the high-powered sport. It has drawn new, younger fans to F1 and has boosted the sport’s popularity in the previously hard-to-crack American market.
However, it has been criticised by some drivers, including double world champion Max Verstappen, who accused the show of fabricating rivalries between drivers and placing conversations out of context.
It has been confirmed that Drive to Survive will continue for a sixth season.
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