Sword of Justice
Vay Wilson (31)
I'm sure people have mentioned it but I'm in love with Formula One on Netflix (I've nearly finished S1). Probably my favourite show of 2020 so far. Didn't realise how interesting F1 was before hand but within a few hours it's got me wanting to follow the race calendar.
The combination of these huge personalities, billion dollar budgets, beautiful cars, 500 person teams, national identities, pride etc is incredible. I don't know why I was so dismissive of F1 before, seems like the ultimate competition.
Question for genuine F1 fans, is 10 x 30 minute episodes much more interesting than following the sport? Do you still get an insight to the personalities and the teams from just watching it on tv? Like are the themes and narratives as obvious?
Also, one thing the show has danced around so far is how good Hamilton is, they don't even mention him. Is the sport boring with Ferrari & Mercedes at the top?
I'm the sort of person who watches or listens to every ball of the test summer so that will give you some insight into my personality but I honestly felt that the show wasn't nearly as interesting as a race weekend. The level of analysis that f1 themselves puts out means you basically can't consume it all. There are a bunch of third party podcasts that are right on top of all the politics in the background as well but yes the show gives a unique insight there.
To your second question, yes it would be good if Mercedes wasn't so dominant but the midfield battles this year have been awesome and that's where the cameras are at most of the time. You see Hamilton basically start and finish the race in first but in between it is very competitive for at least half of the pack. most fans I know are more invested in certain driver or team head to heads which pop up all the time.
I highly recommend getting to a race if you ever get the chance. Just seeing those cars in the flesh being pushed and wheel to wheel gives goose bumps.