Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen says he’s ready to work on the Netflix documentary series Drive to Survive after avoiding it earlier in the way the protagonist was portrayed.
Red Bull drivers didn’t work with producers in the fourth season of the behind-the-scenes show, which premiered this year.
The latest season covered Verstappen’s controversial title battle between rival Mercedes and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
In March, the Dutch said it wasn’t about him and his stance is unlikely to change, but Netflix and F1 confirmed another two seasons in May, and the 24-year-old is more involved. Said that.
“I sat down with them and explained what I thought about it, and what I thought was wrong in the past, and it was actually a very good, quick little chat, and we Will try to improve from there, “he told reporters at the British Grand Prix.
He said he would get more say about how he was portrayed and the footage was used. “That’s all I want. At least from my side, it’s more realistic,” he said.
“Of course, I can’t control what other drivers do, but at least I want to control what I release. That’s what we’re trying to do.
“Of course, I also understand that Netflix has helped a lot, especially in the United States, so I hope it’s good. It’s okay to play that role, but it needs to be good. There is. For us two. “
“I think I have a good understanding of how we can work together in the future. Well, I think we can see me a little more in the next work.”
In March, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said he would discuss with Netflix about making the story a reality.
Drive to Survive played an important role in attracting new young fans to the sport and has surged in popularity in the previously crack-resistant American market. However, it created competition among drivers and attracted criticism for taking conversations and radio comments out of context.