First Look at ‘F1: The Academy’ on Netflix – Motorsport.com Rewritten: Explore ‘F1: The Academy’ on Netflix for the First Time

The first sneak peek of Netflix’s upcoming docuseries, ‘F1: The Academy,’ dropped on Tuesday, giving us a taste of what to expect from the seven-part sports doc focusing on the all-female junior racing series, F1 Academy. Produced by Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, the show is a follow-up to ‘Drive to Survive,’ Netflix’s hit motorsport series that put F1 on the map for mainstream viewers.

While ‘F1: The Academy’ may not be all about the intense on-track rivalries of F1, the trailer suggests that the series will dig deep into the personal and professional challenges the young female drivers are grappling with off the track. With voiceovers from Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, we get a glimpse of the high-stakes world these 15 talented drivers are navigating.

Reigning champ Abbi Pulling makes an appearance, setting the record straight: “I’m here to race, not to be a model.” Meanwhile, Lia Block snaps selfies, and Bianca Bustamante juggles her racing career with fashion shoots. Bustamante, a former McLaren development driver and a fan favorite, opens up about the pressures she faces in the competitive world of professional racing.

In a chat from 2024, Bustamante shared insights into how she uses social media to carve a niche for herself and raise funds for her racing dreams. She emphasized the hard work that goes into building a personal brand while juggling the demands of a high-octane sport. Despite the challenges, Bustamante notes that maximizing every opportunity has been key to her success in the sport.

‘F1: The Academy’ premieres on Netflix on May 28th, offering an inside look at the trials and triumphs of the young women seeking to make their mark in the world of motorsport.