Mercedes’ much-discussed Formula One driver change is the focus of The Seat, a documentary zooming to Netflix for a release next month.
The streaming giant has landed director Kyle Thrash’s 45-minute film examining Mercedes’ decision that was announced last year to promote 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli as its driver after Lewis Hamilton‘s exit. Hailing from WhatsApp and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, The Seat is set for global release on May 5.
The Seat offers rare access into the workings of the Mercedes team and provides an exclusive look at the private conversations through the messaging platform WhatsApp that were at the center of the decision. The documentary gives insight into the life of Antonelli as he became the third-youngest rookie in Formula One history, sharing background on his close family and Italian roots. A trailer that is exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter can be seen below.
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