If you think Formula 1 is all podium Champagne and men in racing jackets, think again. Netflix’s newest sports series, F1: The Academy, is here to shift gears — and perspectives — by spotlighting the rising generation of women tearing up the track in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series, breaking barriers in one of the most demanding (and male-dominated) sports in the world.
Premiering May 28, the seven-part series offers unprecedented access to the adrenaline, grit, and emotional turmoil on race day and beyond. At the center of it all is Susie Wolff, a former professional driver and now managing director of F1 Academy, and the first woman to participate in a Formula 1 weekend in 22 years. As one of the most respected women in motorsport, Wolff leads the new stable of women drivers with a rare blend of strategic vision and firsthand experience.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. For many of the women featured in F1: The Academy, this is more than just another big race. It’s a shot at changing the game. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the series tracks rivalries, setbacks, victories, and the quiet moments in between, revealing what it really takes to succeed in the high-octane world of Formula 1.
Backed by Hello Sunshine — the production company founded by Reese Witherspoon — the show is as emotionally charged as it is visually thrilling. Expect pulse-pounding action, vulnerability, and the undeniable energy of a movement gaining speed. Along with Witherspoon, F1: The Academy is executive produced by Sara Rea, Sarah Lazenby for Hello Sunshine, Wolff, Isabelle Stewart, and Ian Holmes for F1. The showrunner is Lisa Keane.
What is F1 Academy?
Created by Formula 1 and supported by the Formula One teams, F1 Academy is a starting ground for young women in motorsport, built to help them grow their skills and move up the ranks — from Formula 4 to Formula 3, and maybe even all the way to F1.
When does F1: The Academy premiere?
Get ready to feel the rush. F1: The Academy hits Netflix on May 28.
Article originally published on Netflix.com/tudum
