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F1 Twitter Goes Into a Frenzy as Netflix’s Drive to Survive Stirs the Pot of an Unforgettable 2021 Season
The much-awaited fourth season of Formula One is finally available on Netflix. It seems F1 fans are going to have a very busy week ahead. Because of the ongoing Bahrain pre-season testing and now Drive To Survive Season 4; also, the 2022 season is only a few days away.
Undoubtedly, F1 is one of the most famous motorsports in the world with an increasing fanbase. therefore, Netflix came up with a series that helps to promote motorsport and get more fans. The first season aired on Netflix back in 2019. Soon after the release, it became a massive hit and is now on its fourth leg.
Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race and the world championship with teammates REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Drive to Survive is a documentary show which gets the fan a closer look into the sport. The show not only shows what’s going on the grid but also what goes on off-grid. The show has a lot of drama, controversies, and also glimpses into the lives of their favorite teams and drivers.
As the much-awaited coverage of the absolutely thrilling 2021 season has been finally released, fans were quick to have their say. From paddock favorites like Will Buxton and Susie Wolff to the undertone of the championship drama, the show looks to become a quick hit once again.
SUSIE QUEEN pic.twitter.com/5dI4Ebqvuo
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) March 11, 2022
Valtteri
“When I cant win the title I want Lewis to win it”
pic.twitter.com/c2GY4X3FhB
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) March 11, 2022
When we say we knew what the sport’s officials wanted all season long, things like this just help to confirm it. https://t.co/H8abv89gIi
— Jordan ¹⁰³ (@F1_Jordan) March 11, 2022
I went to ep9 of Drive to Survive and Lewis is stating facts straight away pic.twitter.com/d1EuVfon12
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) March 11, 2022
Fans were quick to share their favorite moments on Twitter, even if it was from heartbreaking episodes.
the moment it happened pic.twitter.com/Vv5gRw3m4m
— sam (@rbrseb) March 11, 2022
Well, the good moments lived on regardless.
DTS is out, time to skip to and watch the only episode that matters pic.twitter.com/m31r4cMZmF
— ece ③ (@ricciardopics) March 11, 2022
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What can be expected from F1 Drive to Survive S4?
Like every Drive To Survive season, the DTS Season 4 also focuses on the events of the last F1 season. Drive to Survive Season 4 retells the events of the infamous 2021 season. The fourth season has over ten episodes like the predecessors. The first episode focuses on the big transfer moves alongside a lot of action in Bahrain from last season. Further, there is a lot of drama between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner in the first episode.
Drive to Survive season is incomplete without the appearance of the Australian Honey Badger. The second season follows Daniel Ricciardo and his struggles in the new McLaren outfit. The third episode focuses on Max Verstappen and his victories against the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The episode ends with the drama on and off the grids of the British Grand Prix.
DRIVE TO SUVIVE BINGO
If you’re like us and are going to be binging DTS today, here’s a little bingo sheet to help you on your way!
How many of these will we be crossing offF1 #dts #drivetosurvive pic.twitter.com/c2NchiaYGe
— FSeries (@FSeries__) March 11, 2022
Episode Four is a Haas Special as it focuses on the American constructor and its struggle last year. The fifth episode covers a lot of the Monza drama like the McLaren and Ferrari fights and Ricciardo finishing on the first podium with McLaren. The sixth episode focuses on the Williams family’s exit from F1.
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Lando Norris of McLaren and Great Britain, Zac Brown of USA and Mclaren and Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 12, 2021, in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
Episode Seven mostly focuses on the young talents like Yuki Tsuna and Esteban Ocon in sports and their hardships to survive. The eighth episode was a big Mercedes drama, as it focuses on Toto Wolff and his dilemma to go with Valtteri Bottas or have George Russell take his place.
Although unlikely, if things get boring, Twitter fans may have come up with their own game; just to keep things interesting!
— Super Marconso (@SMarconso) March 11, 2022
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Drive To Survive Season 4 has ten episodes and only eight are available. Therefore, fans should keep an eye on Netflix to release the last two episodes which might focus on the infamous 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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