Lando Norris Criticizes Netflix’s 'Drive to Survive' for Misrepresenting F1 Drivers

The McLaren driver calls for greater accuracy in the series, citing concerns over fabricated rivalries and misleading edits.

Lando Norris has accused Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' of distorting reality with fabricated narratives and selective editing for dramatic effect.
Norris specifically objected to the portrayal of his relationship with Max Verstappen, emphasizing they are friends despite being shown as adversaries in the series.
The show has been credited with boosting Formula 1’s popularity, particularly among younger and more diverse audiences, but has faced growing criticism for inaccuracies.
Producers defended the series as entertainment rather than a season review, acknowledging occasional errors but emphasizing its role in expanding the sport’s fanbase.
Norris and Verstappen have called for the series to focus on factual storytelling, with Norris suggesting it should lean more toward documentary-style coverage.