“Just a spoilt child”- F1 fans online show zero mercy for Lewis Hamilton’s privacy after he shuts out ‘Drive to Survive’ cameras ahead of Hungarian GP

Netflix's hit series Driver to Survive has elevated F1’s popularity but has also gained a reputation for being fabricated.

“Just a spoilt child”- F1 fans online show zero mercy for Lewis Hamilton’s privacy after he shuts out ‘Drive to Survive’ cameras ahead of Hungarian GP

Lewis Hamilton avoiding Netflix's camera's at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix (Image credits: @FastestPitStop via Twitter)

After Liberty Media’s takeover, the focus shifted to the USA market. Netflix’s F1 docuseries fueled a fanbase surge. Toto Wolff became a celebrity overnight. The stock price rose massively in 5 years. “Drive to Survive” boosted team revenue immensely, attracting sponsors at lightning speed. Liberty Media’s strategies secured F1’s bright future.

Despite its global popularity, the show has encountered substantial backlash from fans, drivers, and teams, and due to its portrayal of manufacturing rivalries and fictional scenarios that never occurred, it never gained popularity within the paddock. In a recent picture uploaded on Twitter, Lewis Hamilton was seen shunning a bunch of cameraperson while having a private conversation with a crew member.

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These camera crew members were allegedly shooting the Netflix F1 series. This further demonstrates that the primary purpose of the show is to emphasize the excitement of the sport rather than providing a completely accurate depiction of race incidents and events. While most of the content in the series may be true, there could be instances that deviate from reality. Consequently, the show has been subject to scrutiny since its release.

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Fans slam Netflix for intruding on Lewis Hamilton’s conversations

Lewis Hamilton (Image credit: PlanetF1)

Drive To Survive has developed a notorious reputation for twisting driver and team principal moments and quotes to fit their crafted storylines. They’ve gone as far as including unrelated radio messages, further fueling the manipulation of the storyline. Twitter, however, keeping this in mind, supported the seven-time world champions move.

One user emphasized how ruthless they can get to obtain material for their show. “This is bad how they can just stick a mic over private conversations,” Their Tweet read. Another user didn’t blame Lewis for avoiding the cameras. “I don’t blame him kinda rude.” A user also suggested that other drivers might not entertain such behavior too. “Don’t think any of the drivers like this.”

However, a different user suggested F1 should have already set boundaries regarding what gets recorded and what doesn’t. They Tweeted, “Anyone would… strange though, things like how much access they can have should’ve been set beforehand.” A user also criticized Hamilton for not being welcoming to the Netflix crew. “Just a spoilt child,” They uploaded on Twitter.

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After securing a record-breaking pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton extended his P1 starts tally to 104. However, nothing could contain the formidable duo of Red Bull and Max Verstappen on race day. Hamilton finished the Hungarian GP in fourth place as Verstappen secured his ninth win this season.

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