Netflix: Drive to Survive

[Greboth]

I mean over 90pc of what I watch is fictional.

Then you'll probably like Drive to Survive

I prefix this with I haven't watched the most recent season but previously there has been some interesting insights and information contained and it's the closest we'll probably get to a real view of behind the scenes in F1. It's just a shame it's wrapped up in a show where they're more interested in the drama of F1, so make stuff up or ignore certain people or events, than actually trying to provide a real behind the scenes view of F1. By make stuff up, I mean come up a with a narrative and cut together footage and interview or radio comms from multiple races to fit that narrative.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

I think the teams Youtube channels (McLaren and Red Bull in particular) do a much better job of highlighting the race weekend events then DTS. Its more honest and entertaining too plus you dont have to wait an entire year to watch them.

 

[jaybee]

I'll probably watch it just to keep current as I'm sure people will talk about it and refer to things said in it. It's a decent insight into things. I like to get it done before the new season starts if I'm going to watch it.

 

[Mr Jack]

Is this worth watching?

I think it gets less worth watching with each series, but I still look forward to it each year.

If you haven't seen any of it, I think it's well worth you trying out a couple of episodes from the first series. They give you a pretty good idea what is good and bad about it.

 

[Junglist]

I haven't watched since S1 and I don't see that changing.

I went in expecting a decent docu-series on F1 but it's basically Eastenders.

 

[uscool]

its lost its charm for me so likely wont watch it

 

[jonneymendoza]

Not seen any of these at all. Worth watching?

 

[MissChief]

Not seen any of these at all. Worth watching?

Depends what you want to see. If you're looking for a gritty, hard hitting documentary that doesn't hold back, this is most definitely not that. It has it's moments, but there's always been a lot of bad editing, intentional or not such as overlaying audio/radio from different races for drama, manufacturing drama where there is none, such as them trying to generate a rivalry between Sainz and Norris when in reality they're best mates. Verstappen refused to take part in it up to this series because he said they manufactured fake drama. They're also very picky about who they show. For example in Kimi's last season, Ferrari's last WDC, he never even got a mention at all. Personally it's for the armchair or new fan. If you've been an F1 fan for more than a few years you'll likely find it shallow. If you're a new F1 fan, or even not an F1 fan at all, you may love it.

 

[cuke2u]

It's basically not a very good soap opera...

 

[Stumble Bum]

This is out today for those who are interested.

 

[Mr Jack]

Watched the first episode. Still love this as a pre-season appetizer.

Also, I'm apparently still bitter about Masi.

 

[Stu999]

Still enjoying Guenther. Hilarious.

Edit - picture quality is excellent in 4K, I don’t usually see F1 this way as I tend to use Now TV.

Edit 2 - Ep. 2 - Toto, what a clown

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Decent season, more enjoyable than the last couple imo. High levels of salt which keeps it entertaining (even if some of it is for the cameras)

 

[Stu999]

Will Buxton bringing the top tier insight again, “What you want to do is qualify first and then have everyone else behind you.”

Edit - and “If you spend more than the cap then you’ve broken the rules.”

 

[Scam]

I watched ep1 today. Not sure it was entirely necessary to start the series with a recap of the last 5mins of Abu Dhabi ‘21, that just got my back up

I found it quite tedious actually, I’ll watch ep2 as that is apparently more interesting but yeah.. I probably don’t need a rerun of the ‘22 season either to be honest!

 

[cuke2u]

Well you fell completely for it's manipulated sensationalism. I just hope no one gets their knowledge about f1 from this piece of gutter rubbish...

 

[Stu999]

Alright, I’m hyped for the new season now. Got goosebumps at the Las Vegas bit.

 

[Mr Jack]

Finished the new season. Losing interest a bit, I think it was better when it had less involvement from the big teams because then it spent its time with stories and people you see less of otherwise.

 

[Feek]

I just hope no one gets their knowledge about f1 from this piece of gutter rubbish...

DtS is the main reason that the sport has suddenly become huge in the USA.

 

[Mr Jack]

DtS is the main reason that the sport has suddenly become huge in the USA.

Yeah, argue as much as you like about the merits of DtS, but there's no doubting it's been a huge success in its main purpose: bringing a new audience to F1. Fans bought in by DtS will learn the sport in time, just like we all did.