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Drive to Survive: How Mercedes and Ferrari don't hog the limelight

Adding Ferrari and Mercedes into the mix, season two of Formula 1's Drive to Survive documentary builds on the model that made the inaugural offering such a hit while making sure not to exclude the casual fan

Luke Smith Feb 17, 2020, 2:34 PM

One of the starkest differences in Formula 1 pre- and post-Liberty Media's takeover in 2017 has been its approach to digital media - and there is no greater beacon of that than the Netflix Drive to Survive series.

The unprecedented level of behind-the-scenes access to the F1 world made the first season a huge success. It opened the world of grand prix racing up to a wide, youthful audience, converting curious observers into new fans. And for those already following F1, it shone a light on some of the human storylines away from the track.

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Author Luke Smith

Luke Smith is Autosport’s Formula 1 reporter. Luke has been working in F1 as a journalist since 2013, initially alongside a History degree at University College London. Luke served as the lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports from 2013-17 before spending two years as the F1 Editor for Crash.net. Luke joined Autosport for the 2020 season.

Luke is also a contributor to The New York Times for its F1 special reports, and has previously worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. Outside of F1, Luke is a fan of sports and music, with an ever-growing vinyl collection, and has being bitten by the running bug in recent years. He also runs a surprisingly popular blog reviewing the often-terrible media centre coffee from his F1 travels.