F1: The Academy OTT Release Date - When and where to watch series

F1: The Academy OTT Release Date - If you’ve always thought Formula 1 was just about fast cars and men in racing suits, think again. Netflix is ready to shift gears with
a brand-new docuseries that puts the spotlight on young women who are rewriting the rules of motorsport. The show premieres globally on May 28, 2025, only on Netflix.

What’s F1: The Academy all about?

takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2024 F1 Academy season, a platform created by Formula 1 to support and train emerging female racers. These drivers are racing for change in one of the world’s toughest and most male-dominated sports. Expect high-speed drama, fierce rivalries, and personal moments as the cameras capture every twist of their journey, on and off the track.

Poster of F1: The Academy | Credits: Netflix

Susie Wolff leads the charge  

At the heart of the series is Susie Wolff, a former F1 driver herself and now the Managing Director of F1 Academy. She’s the first woman in over two decades to participate in a Formula 1 race weekend, and she now guides the next generation with experience, vision, and heart.

The series is produced by Hello Sunshine, the media company founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Executive producers include Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, Sarah Lazenby, Susie Wolff, Isabelle Stewart and Ian Holmes (Formula 1) and Lisa Keane (Showrunner). Set a reminder as all seven episodes of

will drop on Netflix on May 28 itself, making it a perfect weekend binge.