Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen speaks about the Netflix series: The reigning Formula 1 champion, Max Verstappen has spoken against the new Netflix series, Drive To Survive. He believes that the series is portraying ‘fake rivalries’ between the drivers. Follow Formula 1 updates on Insidesport.IN.
Max Verstappen, is a known figure in motorsport, refused to take part in the series. He feels that they twist the truth after citing an incident between Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo.
Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen speaks against Netflix series, says, ‘not an accurate portrayal of the sport’ as it fakes rivalries
Max said, “I watched two episodes, but I was not very impressed. It’s just not my thing, faking rivalries. Lando and Daniel are two great people I know. They have really great characters and immediately at the second episode it looks like they are not very friendly to each other. For me, that’s not correct and that’s why I’m also not a part of it.”
The show has been a major boom for motorsport as it increased the popularity of the sport even more. But, the Red Bull driver feels it is not an actual portrayal of the sport.
Max added, “At one point it helps to bring in the audience. But that effect also runs out. I think we’re beyond that stage now and it’s more like a reality show in my opinion.”
“Plus, it takes way too much time anyway. I need to focus on racing and have private time. And not spend another half an hour at the race weekend when they need to talk to you.”
Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen speaks against Netflix series, says, ‘not an accurate portrayal of the sport’ as it fakes rivalries
Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen has spoken about the Race Director, Michael Masi
We all know how the last year’s season finale ended in a controversial manner. It was Max Verstappen who clinched his maiden F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was the decision taken by Michael Masi which saw lots of backlashes. However, Masi has been removed from his role as a race director.
Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on Turn 5 in the final lap. Michael Masi decided to restart the race early after a safety car period. Max added, “The sport doesn’t need to heal. There are these dramatic moments which are part of the sport as well.”
World champion Max Verstappen says F1 “does not need to heal” after last year’s controversial title decider.
In an interview with BBC Sport, he also said Netflix’s Drive to Survive documentary was “faking rivalries”, and has chosen not to take part.
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“F1 is a very tough world. I think Lewis can feel the pain a bit less if you already have seven drivers’ titles.”
Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen speaks against Netflix series, says, ‘not an accurate portrayal of the sport’ as it fakes rivalries
Max Verstappen expresses sympathy towards the ousted Nikita Mazepin
Max Verstappen has expressed his sympathy towards the Russian driver Nikita Mazepin. Nikita saw his contract terminated and even Uralkali were removed as Haas’ sponsor.
Max further added, “You always have to feel sympathy for Nikita himself. Everyone, regardless of background, they work very hard from a very young age to be a Formula 1 driver.”
“Of course, you can have backing, but you still need the talent to drive these cars in Formula 3 and Formula 2. You need to be competitive and he definitely was that. At the moment it’s very complicated for him, but hopefully, the world can be at peace again.”
Drive To Survive Season 4: Max Verstappen speaks against Netflix series, says, ‘not an accurate portrayal of the sport’ as it fakes rivalries
