Oliver Bearman

Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.

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All the young drivers stepping up to the sport have impressive junior careers behind them – but Formula 1 is the toughest prospect any of them will ever have faced. Meet the rookies who join the grid this year.

With 24 races across the globe, this was the biggest F1® season ever. And as the world looked on, the action didn’t let up for a millisecond. Relive Max Verstappen's relentless journey towards a fourth consecutive FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Championship. After getting off to a flyer, he saw off the chasing pack and a brave challenge from Lando Norris, to further his legacy.