Netflix’s F1 Academy Follows 15 Women Racing for Formula 1 Grid Spots

May 21, 2025

from www.thefutoncritic.com

• Netflix drops the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 F1 Academy season with 15 female drivers battling for their shot at the Formula 1 grid. The seven-episode series premieres May 28, 2025, giving us exclusive access to the drama, pressure, and personal stories of women breaking barriers in motorsport’s most demanding arena.
• SUSIE WOLFF takes center stage as F1 Academy’s managing director, using her extensive F1 experience to connect with drivers facing the ultimate pressure to succeed. Her leadership becomes crucial as the future of women in motorsport hangs in the balance, making every race count toward proving female drivers belong at the highest level.
• Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine produces the series, bringing Hollywood storytelling power to women’s racing narratives that deserve this level of attention. With executive producers including WOLFF herself, we’re getting an authentic inside look at what it really takes for women to break through motorsport’s glass ceiling.

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