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Hello Sunshine’s F1 Academy Docuseries on Female Drivers Lands at Netflix

  2024-05-08 varietyLexi Carson46000
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The female drivers of Formula 1’s F1 Academy have a docuseries about them currently in the works at Netflix courtesy of

Hello Sunshine’s F1 Academy Docuseries on Female Drivers Lands at Netflix

The female drivers of Formula 1’s F1 Academy have a docuseries about them currently in the works at Netflix courtesy of Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine

PvNew has learned exclusively that the docuseries, which was announced as being in development last year, is now in production will be available to stream globally on Netflix in 2025. No network or streamer was attached at the time of the original announcement.

“The multi-part, adrenaline-fueled series will give fans exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the all-women driving category, highlighting the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for the drivers, their teams, sponsors, and families involved, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world,” the logline reads.

“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new opportunities in the thrilling world of motorsport,” Witherspoon said. “As these dynamic and fearless drivers break barriers behind the wheel, we are excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerhouse leaders. What we know is that when we put women at the center, people show up to watch.”

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The partnership announcement follows the news of the 2024 season of F1 Academy being broadcast in over 160 territories, as well as streamed live on F1 Academy’s social channels in effort to expand the audience globally.

“We want to be the rocket fuel that drives female participation in our sport, both on and off the track. To have the F1 Academy docuseries launch globally with Netflix is not just a huge step forward in visibility for our mission, but also a resounding statement about the momentum and demand for women’s sport,” said Susie Wolff, the MBE and managing director of F1 Academy.“We want to inspire and empower the next generation of young women, and Netflix will open up F1 Academy to a global audience of existing and future fans.”

Hello Sunshine’s previous unscripted content includes the show’s “Surf Girls,” “Side Hustler,”“My Kind of Country,” “Making the Cut” and the documentary“Wynonna: Between Hell and Hallelujah.”

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