Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.
- Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
- 10 wins & 29 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Drive to Survive' is lauded for its engaging storytelling and high production values, successfully attracting new fans to Formula 1. However, it is criticized for fabricating narratives, using out-of-context quotes, and misrepresenting events. Some argue it lacks technical depth and accurate representation, with biased portrayals of drivers and teams. Despite these issues, many find the series compelling and a valuable introduction to the sport.
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I've never watched an f1 race and know nothing about the drivers or sport other than its for the rich and famous. I was so surprised at how much I REALLY liked this series. Getting to know the drivers, cars, dirty details, everything. It is so well done. Dont think ill be watching any f1 races in 2019 but will be expectantly waiting for season 2!
It's so good to watch a F1 show that isn't mainly focused on Mercedes and Ferrari.
You really get to see what goes on inside the world of F1 and hear personal stories from the drivers and the teams.
I'd recommend it to every fan of the sport.
I had never watched an F1 race before. Had no clue of the rules and points based system. Now I feel like I'm the biggest Formula 1 fan. Amazing cinematography. Best racing documentary ever made out there.
Have watched every single Formula 1 race since mid-1991, I think. Went to several races (when they were louder, V12/V10 era, rather going to Le Mans with the current cars for live action). Every year after Häkkinen quit it got harder for me to justify why I even bother.
4 episodes in right now - this series has a chance to change that!!
I was sometimes wondering how much good a media company's ownership of F1 could do for a sport when they were helplessly talking "Twitter", but now I sense there might be potential.
When all you get from F1 is corporate PR, little go kart boys being streamlined for TV spots, DRS and catering, here is a bit of actual behind-the-scenes of F1. Sure, this is sanitized too, but it is so much more honest than the usual, it is such a breather.
Please F1, be even braver with season 2019! Hope Ferrari and Mercedes join the party with season 2019 (they opted out of this so far): Merc, if McLaren can get the sticks out of their behinds, you can too!
This series has the potential to become an annual tradition to kick off pre-season ... and remember why you became a fan in the first place.
4 episodes in right now - this series has a chance to change that!!
I was sometimes wondering how much good a media company's ownership of F1 could do for a sport when they were helplessly talking "Twitter", but now I sense there might be potential.
When all you get from F1 is corporate PR, little go kart boys being streamlined for TV spots, DRS and catering, here is a bit of actual behind-the-scenes of F1. Sure, this is sanitized too, but it is so much more honest than the usual, it is such a breather.
Please F1, be even braver with season 2019! Hope Ferrari and Mercedes join the party with season 2019 (they opted out of this so far): Merc, if McLaren can get the sticks out of their behinds, you can too!
This series has the potential to become an annual tradition to kick off pre-season ... and remember why you became a fan in the first place.
As a female who has never even held a drivers licence I doubt greatly that I am the F1's target market but for the 2019 that's going to change. This doco series puts a personality into the sport that I often just assumed was bland & full of thugs. Utterly fascinating, it also does (in my opinion) an excellent job of explaining the rivalries between the different company factions. Really hope there will be a season 2.
Did you know
- TriviaMercedes and Ferrari refused to participate in F1's Netflix debut. However, both teams will both be a part of the second series.
- GoofsIn episodes where the race is at night, e.g. the Bahrain Grand Prix, the reflecting lights on the starting red lights for the race are clearly shot during day.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #5.70 (2022)
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- Formula 1: Drive to Survive
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- 40m
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- 16:9 HD
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