F1 Academy Documentary Coming to Netflix Next Month

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The F1 Academy documentary has officially announced its release date: it will be released on Netflix on May 28, 2025. Similar to its predecessor Drive to SurviveFocused on Formula 1, this Netflix Sports production offers an exciting look into the world of women's motorsport, highlighting the talent and determination of the drivers who are ushering in a new era in racing.

The F1 Academy mission

The F1 Academy is an initiative aimed at increasing female participation in motorsport, a field historically dominated by men, and inspiring the next generation of women in the sport. Its 2024 season was broadcast in over 160 territories and streamed on platforms including YouTube, X, and F1 TV.

F1: The Academy, produced by Hello Sunshine Reese Witherspoon's film captures the intensity of the 2024 season, where the drivers competed in seven exciting rounds in Jeddah, Miami, Barcelona, Zandvoort, Singapore, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

A glimpse into the lives of female pilots

The documentary of F1 Academy It delves deeply into the pilots' personal and professional lives. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, it showcases the challenges and triumphs these women face while competing in one of the world's most demanding sports.

Production and collaborations

F1 Academy has established partnerships with brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Tommy Hilfiger, and PUMA, which have supported the racers with sponsorships and even custom car designs.

The seven-part series is executive produced by Susie Wolff, a former professional racing driver. A pioneer in the sport, she broke barriers by becoming one of the first women to compete at the elite level as a former test and development driver for the Williams F1 team. She made history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman in 22 years to compete in an F1 race weekend.

Now retired from racing and Managing Director of the F1 Academy, Wolff has dedicated herself to working to increase female participation in motorsport, both on and off the track. By featuring the stories of these courageous female drivers, as well as mechanics and engineers, the series showcases the skill and resilience required to succeed in this competitive discipline.

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