February 22nd 2024.
Drive to Survive has been a game-changer for Formula 1, boosting its popularity worldwide. The sixth season of the show is set to drop on Netflix tomorrow, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the world's fastest sport. While the 2023 season may not have been the most exciting for F1, with Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominating, there were still some intriguing storylines across the grid.
The latest season of Drive to Survive may not be as revealing or compelling as its predecessors, but it does offer insight into some of the biggest stories from last year. Here are six things we learned from season six:
1. Lewis Hamilton was not happy with Mercedes ignoring him.
Sir Lewis Hamilton is still bitter about the events of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he lost the championship to Verstappen. He is determined to take back the title and is frustrated when Mercedes ignores his suggestions for car design. Hamilton even refers to his car as the "evil sister" to the equally terrible 2022 car. He reveals how hurt he was when the engineers dismissed his ideas and told him he was wrong.
2. Guenther Steiner knew his time as Haas team principal was up.
This season of DTS may be the last to feature Guenther Steiner, as Haas has decided to replace him ahead of the 2024 season. In the episode "The Last Chapter," Steiner seems more subdued, indicating that he may have known his time was coming to an end. After a particularly bad race in Mexico, team owner Gene Haas tells Steiner that it's a "waste of time" and that next year will be the same. Steiner responds by saying he's had enough and is done with the team. A conversation with friend and former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto confirms his fate.
3. Otmar Szafnauer was caught off guard when he was fired from Alpine.
One of the craziest moments of the 2023 season was when Alpine sacked team principal Otmar Szafnauer during a race weekend. In the episode "C'est la Vie," Szafnauer is completely shocked and forced to leave the paddock immediately. A friend tells him that it was not a mutual decision and that it's currently a "shit show." As he is packing up his things, Szafnauer reflects on the situation and agrees that it's probably for the best.
4. Liam Lawson is upset he didn't get the AlphaTauri seat.
AlphaTauri's B-team gets a lot of attention this season, with the episode "Three's a Crowd" focusing on Daniel Ricciardo's injury and Liam Lawson's impressive debut. Despite Lawson's strong performances, AlphaTauri chooses to stick with Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for the 2024 season. Christian Horner reassures Lawson that he will get his chance soon, but the young driver is still disappointed. He feels that he deserves the seat, especially since he outperformed Tsunoda.
5. The drivers found Las Vegas to be cringey.
The return of Las Vegas to the F1 calendar was a success, but the drivers didn't enjoy the opening ceremony. In the episode "Red or Black," the drivers are shown preparing for the event, and many of them find it awkward and cringey. Verstappen even jokes that they should hide. The race may have been thrilling, but the opening ceremony left a lot to be desired.
6. There's an uncomfortable moment with Christian Horner.
Drive to Survive was produced before the recent investigation into Christian Horner, who has been accused of inappropriate and controlling behavior. In the episode "Fall From Grace," there is a cringe-worthy moment where Father Christmas asks the Horner family if he has been good this year. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Horner is still featured in the series.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 6 premieres on Netflix on February 23. Fans can expect to see even more drama and behind-the-scenes action from the world's fastest sport.
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