Netflix fuel frenzy with F1 Drive to Survive trailer as Hamilton makes admission

02/28/2022

Netflix have teased F1 fans with a glimmer of what's to come in their new F1 Drive to Survive series.

The fourth version of the series will premier on March 11, with the promise of unseen interviews and behind the scenes footage from what was one of the most dramatic campaigns in living memory.

The battle for the world title went down to the final lap, of the final race, in Abu Dhabi as Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton at the death in a finish wilder than any F1 fan could have anticipated.

That doesn't begin to tell the story of the tempestuous relations between the pair though, who collided on the track at Silverstone, Monza, and Saudi Arabia, and became embroiled in numerous other disputes over race conduct.

Netflix paid big money for the series to be advertised during the half-time Super Bowl show in Los Angeles, and now they have further sought to heighten anticipation by releasing a one minute trailer – which includes a dynamic admission from Hamilton.

Along with the trailer, Netflix tweeted: “New drivers, new rivalries and an all new championship winner. Formula 1: Drive to Survive is back on 11 March!”

The trailer includes a number of soundbites, the most notable of which came from seven-time world champion, who was presumably referring to his title race with Verstappen when saying “It’s constant warfare."

New Mercedes driver George Russell, who will team up with Hamilton in 2022, also features with an intriguing line, declaring "the sport is cutthroat."

The three previous instalments of the series were well received by fans, winning praise – as well as a host of awards – for the additional insight it has offered. Netflix has also been credited for helping bring a new audience to F1.

And the events of the Yas Marina are only likely to increase the intrigue around the latest edition, with many supporters and pundits still critical over what transpired.

The controversial safety car procedure, which ultimately scuppered Hamilton's chances of winning an unprecedented eighth world title, prompted the British driver to consider retirement from the sport.

This month however, he confirmed he would be taking part in the 2022 campaign – although former FIA race director Michael Masi won't be.

The Australian has been removed from his position following an enquiry into how the controversy was handled in Abu Dhabi.

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