After the success of Drive to Survive, Netflix unveils a new facet of Formula 1 with F1 Academy, a documentary series dedicated to the women’s championship launched in 2023. Formula 1 is dominated by men, but things are changing, announces the trailer. Led by Susie Wolff, general manager of the F1 Academy, this production takes us behind the scenes of an exciting season, from Miami to Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n
Objective? To offer these young women a real opportunity to make it to F1. I’m looking for a driver with the talent to race in F1. The system is ready, asserts Susie Wolff. The prize for the winner: a move to a higher category. Because here, the single-seaters are identical. All competitors start on equal footing.<\/p>\n
Among the standout faces of the series, we discover Lia Block, 17 years old, daughter of the legendary rally driver Ken Block. Her dream: to follow in her father’s footsteps. “I wanted to do the same thing as him,” she confides. Having transitioned from rallying to circuits, she admits, “It’s a completely different driving. It’s like comparing apples to oranges. I have to relearn everything.”<\/p>\n
Another protagonist, the Filipina Bianca Bustamante, supported by McLaren, is already a star on social media with her three million followers. She lives off her brand partnerships but remains focused on her performances: after a poor start in Miami, she secured second place in the very next race. Alongside her, cameras follow Aurelia Nobels, Lola Lovinfosse, and the formidable Abbi Pulling, a declared contender for the title.<\/p>\n
More than just a competition, F1 Academy documents a revolution. Susie Wolff, a former top-level driver and wife of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, knows what she’s talking about: \u00ab It’s not enough to be talented, you need to have the same opportunities as men.<\/p>\n
In the 1990s, Giovanna Amati briefly attempted the F1 adventure, following Lella Lombardi, who remains to this day the only woman to have scored points in Formula 1 (half a point in 1975). Today, the sport is looking to bridge this historical gap. And Netflix is keen to introduce these pioneers to the general public.<\/p>\n
\nFrom producer @ReeseW<\/a>, F1: THE ACADEMY, a 7 part docuseries showcasing female drivers taking on the 2024 @f1academy<\/a> season, is now playing on Netflix. pic.twitter.com\/I57daTwrgz<\/a><\/p>\n