Although he has ended his “boycott” of Drive to Survive, Max Verstappen is still not a fan of the Netflix series and did not enjoy the role. The defending champion doesn't seem sympathetic about looking backstage either, saying some things are best kept private in the ring.
In all likelihood, the Neflix series also plays a major role in the amazing increase in popularity of Formula 1 in recent years, although for a long time the evaluation of the series has been divisive: according to critics, it is too contrived and sometimes the chronology of events is sacrificed on the altar of drama. .
Others feel that Drive to Survive is an entertainment show, and it is unfortunate that it has a “documentary quality.” The topic also divides members of the field, as some are happy to appear on the show, while others try to stay away from it.
Among them is Max Verstappen, who has not even appeared in the series for a long time. Although he has already ended his voluntary “boycott,” his opinion of the Drive to Survive campaign is still not very positive. Regarding recent episodes, for example, he talked about not enjoying the recording and his “role” in the current season at all.
“You don't see a lot of Drive to Survive because I don't like doing it.” – said the three-time world champion of the project. ““My better self probably doesn't really understand (the acting) either, because it's just an interview.”
“I'm sitting in a dark room and… and I hate it. There are questions but they're only about Formula 1, and I don't like to talk about them anyway.” – He continued, then indicated that he did not agree with the series' commitment to showing how “things work behind the scenes” in the world of Formula 1.
He prefers not to participate in this. “Some things are more private. People don't need to know what we do or say.” – The Dutchman concluded that, based on his results, he could be an important player in the 2024 season as well.
