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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff exposes ‘made up’ championship battle
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has openly stated his dislike for season one of Netflix’s Drive to Survive, citing a specific episode involving Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz as a turning point. Despite its impact in expanding F1’s audience, the show has faced criticism from figures like Wolff and Max Verstappen for its dramatization of certain events.
The latest season, detailing the 2024 F1 season, has been described as particularly eventful, with storylines such as Christian Horner’s Red Bull investigation, Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, and the Verstappen-Norris championship battle grabbing headlines. Season eight is expected to continue this trend, likely focusing on the intense rivalry between Norris and Piastri.
F1 fans and followers can anticipate more in-depth analysis of controversial team orders situations and high-stakes races in the upcoming season of Drive to Survive.
