Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will talk to drivers snubbing Netflix series Drive to Survive, after Verstappen claims

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will address the concerns of drivers who refuse to take part in the Netflix series Drive to Survive, citing the programme’s importance in fuelling interest in the sport. Max Verstappen has voiced his concerns about the series, claiming it was ‘faking rivalries,’ but Domenciali hopes to soften the stance held by the reigning world champion and other drivers with similar views. Ad/> «It is to be understood that the dramatisation is part of the path to ignite interest, but in this sense there are themes that need to be redefined,» he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Bahrain Grand PrixVerstappen praises 'very good' Red Bull car after champion fastest in Bahrain FP217 HOURS AGO «If a driver refuses to participate because he is not being presented as he wants, we will talk about it constructively,» the Italian added. "'Tell us how you want to be presented and we'll find a way'." «Netflix managers are already meeting with the teams, but we are on the topic of culture and language. If you want to be in touch with the US market, you have to speak that language — we need to adjust.

»But that does not mean upsetting us, of course." Verstappen praises 'very good' Red Bull car after champion fastest in Bahrain FP2 Verstappen claims 'I don't think we need a full report' over 2021 season controversy Domenciali spoke more about the rising popularity of F1 and says there is strong interest from potential new teams and manufacturers. «We have received many requests to enter,» he confirmed. «Let's say more than one and less than eight.