“They really said f**k Max Verstappen” – Fans react as Drive to Survive’s new season SNUBS Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s 2023 dominance
The famous Netflix docuseries 'Drive to Survive' will not be focusing on Max Verstappen's title-winning 2023 campaign in its sixth season.
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Max Verstappen (via IMAGO) and Drive To Survive S6 (via Netflix)
The Netflix docuseries ‘Drive to Survive‘ was first released in 2019 focusing on the 2018 F1 season. The show has taken the F1 paddock by storm and attracted millions of new fans to the sport. However, it appears that Netflix will not be covering Max Verstappen‘s record-breaking 2023 title campaign in the sixth season of the popular series.
Drive to Survive’s sixth iteration will focus on the 2023 F1 season and will be released on February 23. Now, the descriptions of all ten episodes have been released by Netflix, who will be covering major events of last season. These include Lewis Hamilton‘s Mercedes contract extension and Nyck de Vries’s exit mid-season but Max Verstappen and Red Bull were absent from this list.
Previously, Verstappen had admitted that he was not fond of Drive to Survive and had not watched a single episode of the Netflix show. It seems that Max Verstappen has continued to not indulge in the series. The 26-year-old was not featured in the first teaser of DTS season six as well and it seems that there was no episode dedicated to Red Bull Racing itself this year.
Fans not happy with Max Verstappen’s absence on Drive to Survive
Fans on X were quick to share their views regarding Verstappen’s absence. One user mentioned that the streaming giant simply did not care about keeping the Dutchman on the show. The user wrote, “They really said f**k Max Verstappen.” Another fan had a similar opinion as they expressed their surprise over the same. The fan stated, “damn… netflix really said “fuck red bull” cause omg.”
However, one fan was furious to see that Netflix did not cover Max Verstappen’s dominant campaign. The fan commented, “No episode at all about Red Bull and Max despite their record-breaking season??? What the hell Netflix.” While another user claimed that this show should be canceled entirely after the upcoming 2024 F1 season. The user said, “This series needs to be canceled after 2024.”
You know, most of the time, 80% of the races never show Red Bull, especially Max because he races on their own. So it's not surprising that Red Bull will be absent for this series, as they are boring and don't have much drama.
— alaric perceval (@alaric_perceval) February 21, 2024
So Nyck gets an ep, Liam gets an ep, Alpine gets 2, and none for Red Bull.
— Joevan (@JoesintheVan) February 21, 2024
so no rbr??
— h◡̈ (@_f1neline) February 21, 2024
No episode at all about Red Bull and Max despite their record breaking season??? What the hell Netflix
— psycho cat ? (@ninjaahjumma) February 21, 2024
so max said yet again naaaaah people without me ✌?
— Katharina? (@katharina_0712) February 21, 2024
This series needs to be cancelled after 2024
— yudha (@utdstewie) February 21, 2024
Um , this looks so boring.. Where’s Oscar rookie season or RB ? Bffr?
— anev (@anev3381) February 21, 2024
No Red Bull is gas
— Adam (@AdamN0tWarlock) February 21, 2024
they really said fuck max verstappen?
— rach (@cinnamorach) February 21, 2024
Max Verstappen’s absence on Drive to Survive would be a major blow to the series as he had a historic campaign last season that grabbed the attention of fans. As such, viewers would sorely miss the three-time world champion’s presence in the upcoming season.
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