2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has insisted that had Netflix’s hit docuseries ‘Drive to Survive’ been around during his title-winning campaign, it “would have been a disaster”. Since the first season of Drive to Survive (DTS) aired in 2019, the show has taken F1 to new heights, particularly in North America. Those in
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The resounding success of Netflix’s captivating documentary series, “Drive to Survive,” has undoubtedly transformed Formula 1 into a mainstream spectacle, introducing the sport to a broader audience. However, Mika Hakkinen, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, expresses reservations about the unintended consequences of this newfound popularity, suggesting that the series may have alienated the sport’s
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the renowned Hollywood actors and owners of Wrexham FC, have joined forces with a group of investors to acquire a €200 million stake in Alpine Racing. The investment marks an expansion of their sports portfolio and demonstrates their continued interest in the world of professional athletics. The investor group, which
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According to The Wall Street Journal, streaming platform Netflix are in talks to venture into the world of live sports, following discussions to gain the rights to a celebrity golf event in Las Vegas. The golfing competition is set to feature stars from the world of Formula 1 and golf, two sports that Netflix are
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Dr Helmut Marko, an influential figure at Red Bull, has raised the question of whether Formula 1 will eventually find it unnecessary to collaborate with the producers of the officially-sanctioned Netflix series, Drive to Survive. In an interview with motorsport-magazin.com, Marko highlighted the substantial increase in Formula 1’s viewership, estimating it to be around 20
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stepped in to block awkward content from airing on the Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive,’ using their veto to prevent any public embarrassment. As part of their agreement that allows Netflix the inside track, Red Bull has a ‘get out of jail’ card to prevent any secrets or potentially
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Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton have sided with one another in a rare show of solidarity from the old rivals, as the two warn that Formula 1 is being turned into a reality show by the sport’s bosses. Horner joined Hamilton in claiming that Formula 1 is becoming the “Kardashians on wheels” amid the rise
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has opened up about the agreement the team has with the producers of the popular series ‘Drive to Survive,’ as drivers claim the show is changing the sport. Horner revealed that, to allow the series access to the paddock while protecting drivers and personnel behind the scenes, teams can
MoreHaas team boss Guenther Steiner has revealed that he has had to change his race weekend routine after he rose to fame thanks to his appearances on the popular Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive.’ In his role as Haas team principal, Steiner’s honest and, at times, swear-filled rants have made him the breakout start of
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has agreed with Lewis Hamilton that Formula 1 is currently like the “Kardashians on wheels”, following the impact that Netflix docuseries ‘Drive to Survive’ has had on the sport. The hit Netflix series has played an instrumental role in the current popularity boom that F1 is enjoying, with the
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