F1 Documentary on Netflix

[obewan]

As per title, I've just come across the 'Drive to Survive' FI documentary series on Netflix
Anyone else seen it?
I've only watched the first two (of ten) but looks quite good

It follows the 2018 season - What really came across for me (it may be the camera angles or sound effects) was the energy/raw power of the sport. Not to mention the pressure/stress of a race weekend.
On Sky it all looks rather serene.

Also what was interesting was the radio traffic between the race engineers, team managers and drivers - the sort that would never be broadcast on a Sunday

[tee.gilding]

I've only watched about 25 minutes of it last night, but already loving the content! Loving the behind-the-scenes content, which is definitely something you only see in very small doses on the TV coverage.

[Willzy]

Binged the whole thing last week in preparation for the Australian GP, its a fantastic series. I'm a big fan of the sport so to get the extra detail of what was going on last year was pretty amazing.

Also there must have got the documentary makers to some so pretty big NDA's as it seem like they knew about Ricardo's desire to move from Red Bull before Red Bull did, however that could have also been some clever editing.

Either way top series, I hope they do something like that for every year!

[Woots]

11 seconds in and you can see me on the FL corner

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wtJPe1ksS6E#

Not been able to see the whole series yet...bit of clever and unclever editing but it’s been done well on the whole

[obewan]

11 seconds in and you can see me on the FL corner

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wtJPe1ksS6E#

Not been able to see the whole series yet...bit of clever and unclever editing but it’s been done well on the whole

I was wondering if you were in episode one - What a life!

[brillomaster]

watched the first 3 episodes last night. really enjoyed them, the behind the scenes stuff is great. and I like that so far, they've focused on the teams and the battles in a race - sainz vs Alonso never crossed my mind at the time of the Spanish grand prix, but watching it back it was really interesting. same with the inter team battles at redbull during the Monaco grand prix.

very much looking forward to watching the rest of the episodes, especially considering the 2019 Australian grandprix was a bit dull.

[stupot1]

Watched the lot
Interesting insight into a cutthroat business.
Liked most of the drivers but if Max Verstappen had had a pop at me like he did Ocon (I think) ......... I'd have chinned him, no messing!

[Jollyjoiner]

Yeah I watched it all at the weekend, Good watch

[Marlon]

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It follows the 2018 season - What really came across for me (it may be the camera angles or sound effects) was the energy/raw power of the sport. Not to mention the pressure/stress of a race weekend.
On Sky it all looks rather serene.
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I haven't seen it yet - but I know what you're saying; I saw this first hand at my one and only Grand Prix at Silverstone years ago: On TV the cars seem to glide round the circuit, smooth and controlled - in the metal you can smell the oil hear the raw from the engines and see the cars shaking and bouncing as they are driven to the limits.

[Sidewaze Samm]

On TV the cars seem to glide round the circuit, smooth and controlled - in the metal you can smell the oil hear the raw from the engines and see the cars shaking and bouncing as they are driven to the limits.

Agree totally. I've only been to 3 GPs; Silverstone a few years ago, the first time the current circuit layout was used, and a couple of times at Brands Hatch 3 decades ago. Like any of the faster motorsports formulae, the impression of absolute speed and energy is totally lost on the screen.
Anyone who considers themselves a fan of F1 - or, alternatively, thinks there's not much to driving in a procession, round and round - must go to at least one GP.
And have at least a 'trial session' in a single seater as a birthday present Doing both of those would give a lot of people a lot more insight to what's involved.
Maybe even volunteer to be a marshal. I used to marshal at Oulton Park and it can be great fun. You get to be closer to the action than spectators, involved in things, and get in for free. Strongest memory? - standing about four feet in from the apex at the old Kickerbrook as Rickard Rydell passed "flat in fifth" (his words), to set a new F3000 lap record. Painfully deafening!!!

[obewan]

On TV the cars seem to glide round the circuit, smooth and controlled - in the metal you can smell the oil hear the raw from the engines and see the cars shaking and bouncing as they are driven to the limits.

Agree totally. I've only been to 3 GPs; Silverstone a few years ago, the first time the current circuit layout was used, and a couple of times at Brands Hatch 3 decades ago. Like any of the faster motorsports formulae, the impression of absolute speed and energy is totally lost on the screen.
Anyone who considers themselves a fan of F1 - or, alternatively, thinks there's not much to driving in a procession, round and round - must go to at least one GP.
And have at least a 'trial session' in a single seater as a birthday present Doing both of those would give a lot of people a lot more insight to what's involved.
Maybe even volunteer to be a marshal. I used to marshal at Oulton Park and it can be great fun. You get to be closer to the action than spectators, involved in things, and get in for free. Strongest memory? - standing about four feet in from the apex at the old Kickerbrook as Rickard Rydell passed "flat in fifth" (his words), to set a new F3000 lap record. Painfully deafening!!!

I Know what you guys mean - I've attended a few GP (Silverstone and Spa). I also used to marshall on the RAC/Lombard rally through Grizedale Forest. Showing my age now!
Those were the days, a 5 day rally that actually went round the country. The speed of the top 10 in Group B cars was ridiculous. Not to mention the addictive smell of hot oil

I also remember having a 20min Dad/lads race at a half decent Go-Kart track near Chester. I was absolutely knackered at the end of it and my arms ached for days - Don't think I'm cut out to be a F1 driver

[mmm-five]

I was at Spa last year, and I thought the Formula Two cars were better...louder, flames from the exhausts, closer racing, etc.

The F1 seemed a bit dull in comparison


I also used to marshal (still got my probans and BMMC membership) at Oulton, Anglesey, Curborough, Aintree, Donington, and Loton Park (hillclimb) - so have track & sprint badges - and I’m not a bad at flagging I’ve been told.

Working away from home for the last few years have meant I’ve not done any for quite a while though

I much prefer to marshal the ‘club’ events and the historics.

[obewan]

I was at Spa last year, and I thought the Formula Two cars were better...louder, flames from the exhausts, closer racing, etc.

The F1 seemed a bit dull in comparison.

I was there in 1998 (proper engines ) the year of the huge crash at the start and Schuey 'running' into the back of Coulthard.
We took loads of sun cream and it pi$$ed down all day!
At one point we were stood at the 100m board at Les Combes (after the Kemmel Straight) the cars were still on full throttle when they passed us before braking hard and turning almost 90 degrees right - amazing to watch

We also stood at the top of Eau Rouge, as at that time you could stand next to the armco. Didn't stay long, the noise reverberating in your chest actually hurt

[GAZA62]

Thanks for the heads up looks good

Agree with comments above motorsport is best served live been going since 87 did a few F1 events back in the days when they hurt your ears also got to experience Le -Mans in 95 when you could lean over a small fence as the cars exit the Esses superb and also managed to get into the footpath that runs next to the tyre wall during the night the year Bentley won amazing the cars so close coming out of the pits I could have touched them such a shame its so quiet these days.

[buzyg]

Good spot. I can feel a Netflix F1 binge coming on.