Reese Witherspoon
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Netflix delves into the world of Formula 1 racing with the help of Reese Witherspoon.
Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine is producing a documentary series called F1 Academy, which will chronicle the women's-only developmental division of the racetrack. The series is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
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“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and [managing director] “Susie Wolff and the Formula 1 Academy do this by creating new opportunities in the exciting world of motorsport,” Witherspoon said in a statement. “As these dynamic, courageous drivers break down barriers behind the wheel, we're excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerful leaders. What we know is that when we put women at the center, people come to watch.”
Formula 1 established the Formula 1 Academy in late 2022 and ran its inaugural season last year. The goal is to develop young female drivers who can then move up the ranks of the sport. The program is headed by Wolff, a former professional driver.
“We want to be the rocket fuel that drives women’s participation in our sport, both on and off the track,” Wolfe said. “to be F1 Academy Launching the docuseries globally with Netflix is not only a huge step forward in our mission vision, but also a resounding statement about the momentum and demand for women's sports. We want to inspire and empower the next generation of young women, and Netflix will open its doors F1 Academy For a global audience of current and future fans.
