The raging success of Drive to Survive has not only brought new fans to the series, it’s also proven there’s massive appeal for real, behind the scenes content. Just three months after the new season of Drive to Survive and weeks after the launch of IndyCar’s “100 Days to Indy”, Formula 1 and Hello Sunshine announced a new docuseries, featuring fifteen female drivers across five F1 Academy teams.
The adrenaline-fueled, story-driven docuseries will offer exclusive, behind the scenes access for fans. The docuseries will highlight the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories of these incredible drivers and the teams around them, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world.
In 2023, F1 Academy will race at seven global locations concluding the inaugural season at the United States Grand Prix in October. Next season the series’ racing schedule will align with the F1 calendar, creating an opportunity for female drivers to participate in Formula 1 weekends alongside the pinnacle of motorsport.
Reese Witherspoon will executive produce the series alongside Hello Sunshine’s Head of Unscripted Sara Rea, while Isabelle Stewart, Head of Original Content at Formula 1, will executive produce on behalf of F1 Academy.
