Kimi Antonelli: The Netflix documentary about the biggest driver change of the F1!

Kimi Antonelli: The Netflix documentary about the biggest driver change of the F1!

Miami, USA - On April 30, 2025, the upcoming publication of a new documentary about the Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli was announced. The film entitled "The Seat" is to be broadcast on Netflix on May 5, 2025, one day after Miami's Grand Prix. The streaming provider cooperates with WhatsApp in this project, which makes expectations all the greater. This documentary will concentrate on Antonelli's commitment as the successor to Lewis Hamilton, who has switched to Ferrari. So the film will give an exciting insight behind the scenes of this important driver change.

"The Seat" is independent of the popular "Drive to Survive" series, in which Antonelli also plays a role. Despite this independence, the documentation offers an extraordinary perspective on the challenges in front of which the young driver is facing. Toto Wolff, the team boss of Mercedes, has their say in the trailer and addresses the complexity of the driver change. The trailer published by WhatsApp shows not only the team's conflicts and emotions, but also personal insights into Antonelli's life and its preparation for the new season.

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The 45-minute documentary gives the viewers the opportunity to pursue Antonelli's training experiences and his debut appearance in Melbourne's rain in March 2025. His first training in Monza in 2024 is also discussed, which gives the viewers an idea of ​​the challenges associated with the promotion to the elite of motorsport. Antonelli is expressed with anticipation about the documentation and emphasizes that he wants to take the audience with him on his exciting journey.

Toto Wolff emphasizes that the film will offer a unique insight into the team history of Mercedes and the dynamics of the greatest driver change in Formula 1 history. This focus on the human and sporting aspects behind the scenes should not only please Formula 1 fans, but also a wider audience who is interested in Kimi Antonelli's aspiring career.

The expectations of "The Seat" are high, and the combination of gripping images, personal roller coaster trips and team dynamics promises a captivating vision experience. With the publication immediately after Miami Grand Prix, attention to Antonelli and Mercedes will continue to increase in the coming weeks. The curiosity of the documentary, which is being created in cooperation between Netflix and WhatsApp, can already be seen as a decisive step in 2025 for the young driver.