dichotomy of Formula 1 set it up this way: There is extraordinary passion shown in the races from the riders, the teams and the fans. Then there’s the stabbing in the back.
Both elements — the race on the track and the chatter in the oars — get their full attention during the documentary seasons that continue on F1 television on Netflix, where the goals appear to be increased anxiety, death-defying collisions, and verbal sniping.
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive” enters its fifth year of coverage of each race, starting with Episode 1 airing on February 24, focusing on the inaugural 2022 event in Bahrain. That track will also host the opening of the 2023 Formula One World Championship, set for March 5.
The stars are expiring in intro video and in the first episode, with last year grand opening winner Max Verstappen get the lion’s attention in close-up interviews, contemplating being aggressive (duh). his boss Red Bull team, Christian Horner, explains how other teams target his “because we win” (double duh). former champion Lewis Hamilton brooding over “the mistakes that creep in.” Ferrari seems to show up a lot next season, mostly crashing its cars. The word profanity abounds from almost everyone.
Although there is no Formula 1 super bowl — isn’t that interesting — recently the sport has become popular in the United States, thanks in part to the “Survive” series. This coming season will see three races in the United States, in Texas, Miami and Las Vegas, and with the Americans Sergeant Logan drives for Williams.
As far as providing more details about the first episode… well, we’ve sworn to secrecy. But we will reveal one tiny word: Kevin Magnussen. Wait, that’s two words.
