Carlos Sainz and Justin Thomas Win Inaugural Netflix Cup
Ferrari F1 Driver Sainz Accidentally Breaks Trophy During Celebration
- Netflix's first live sporting event, The Netflix Cup, saw Ferrari Formula One driver Carlos Sainz and two-time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas emerge victorious in a golf tournament against other PGA Tour and F1 driver duos.
- The event, held at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, was a blend of Netflix's flagship sporting docuseries, 'Drive to Survive' and 'Full Swing'.
- During the post-match ceremony, Sainz accidentally dropped and broke the trophy while attempting to drink champagne from it.
- The tournament format involved four teams of two, each consisting of an F1 driver and a PGA pro, playing through eight holes in a scramble format.
- The Netflix Cup serves as a prelude to the inaugural Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix.