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20th Feb 2019

Netflix has a brand new Formula 1 series from the makers of Senna

Dave Hanratty

Netflix Formula 1 TV series

Start your engines, etc…

Netflix is teaming up with the makers of Senna and Amy in a bid to provide the same kind of high-octane thrills associated with Formula 1.

Debuting on the streaming platform on Friday 8 March, Formula 1: Drive to Survive promises exclusive and intimate access to an especially fast-paced world.

The 10-part series aims to tell “the true story of the sport – not only the fight to be number one, but the battle for the heart, soul, and direction of this multi-billion-dollar business.”

Starting off in Melbourne, Drive to Survive focuses on a new generation of drivers as they try to step out of the spotlight of some of Formula 1’s most iconic figures while also doing their utmost to retain interest the sport.

As such, the new series will take advantage of unprecedented access to drivers, principals and owners, serving up a deeper insight into the personal lives, sacrifices and challenges associated with being the best behind the wheel.

Drive to Survive is executive-produced by Academy Award-winner James Gay Rees (Senna) and Paul Martin for Box to Box films, with Sophie Todd on showrunning duties

“F1 has long been a world of colourful characters and super-sized egos, thrills and drama, victory and tragedy but until now that world has been largely hidden and secretive from fans,” says Martin.

“Formula 1 : Drive to Survive takes the viewers right into the heart of this world and shows what it is like to live, work and race within the world’s fastest sport.”

Check out the official trailer below.

Clip via Netflix UK & Ireland

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