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F1 plans to address ‘fake drama’ in future Drive to Survive series

by Ryan Wood
3 months ago
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B battle for the lead at the first race restart. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Sunday 5th December 2021. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Formula 1 has said it will discuss how Netflix edits hit show ‘Drive to Survive’ following complaints from drivers and fans that certain storylines are faked, or made more dramatic for entertainment purposes.

Netflix recently released season four of the docu-series, which follows the F1 season, offering a greater insight into what happens behind the scenes and off-track, as well as covering the on-track drama.

However some drivers, most notably world champion Max Verstappen, have been critical of how some drama is heightened for entertainment. Verstappen has even refused to take part in further series.

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali says the ‘fake drama’ will be addressed with Netflix bosses, but highlighted just how successful the series has been in boosting F1’s popularity, with tens of millions of new fans tuning in every weekend after discovering the sport through Netflix.

“There is no question that the Netflix project has had a very successful effect,” the Italian is quoted by Motorsport.

“In order to ignite the interest of a new audience, a tone was used that in some ways focused on dramatising the story.

“It’s an opportunity, but I think it needs to be understood. We talked about it this weekend [in Bahrain] at a meeting with the teams as well.

“We will also talk to Netflix, because it is necessary that the story does not move away from reality, otherwise it no longer fits.”

However Domenicali doesn’t agree with Verstappen’s decision to not take part, insisting there needs to be open dialogue between F1, the teams, drivers and Netflix to better frame the content in a way that pleases all parties.

“A driver who refuses to participate because he feels he is not being represented in the right way is not being constructive; so a dialogue is needed to understand how he can be included in a format that he feels is correct.

“It is a topic that we will address together with the drivers. We have to make sure that a project that has generated such exceptional traction has a language that continues to appeal, but without distorting the image and the meaning of the sport that we live with every day.”

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Comments 3

  1. Bill C says:
    3 months ago

    If they take the drama out of it, it will just be a dull highlight series like the yearly reviews on BluRay and DVD. The real F1 fans know it’s fake, but it attracts a larger audience to the sport and that generates interest, bringing money to the races.

    I’m more concerned by the drama on social media like the death threats Latifi got for crashing in Abu Dahbi! Those are much worse!

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    • freel says:
      3 months ago

      You are right, Bill.

      They should just add ‘Based on a true story’ line under the title, and everyone is happy.

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  2. Broski says:
    3 months ago

    The crazy part is F1 has plenty of drama as it is. Theres no need to fake anything.

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