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  • Lando Norris Announces New Prime Video Docuseries With “More Access Than Ever Before”

    Lando Norris Announces New Prime Video Docuseries With “More Access Than Ever Before”

    Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris will star in a new three-part documentary series for Prime Video, scheduled to premiere in 2027.

    The series, currently titled Lando, is being produced by Box to Box Films, the London-based company behind Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

    Lando documentary to focus on Norris away from F1

    Although the documentary will follow Norris during his 2026 campaign as he defends his maiden drivers’ championship, its central focus will be his life away from the circuit. The official synopsis promises “unprecedented access to a more personal side of his life”.

    The synopsis continued: “From the moment Lando first gripped a karting wheel in Bristol, racing represented pure, exhilarating joy. Inspired by his idols, including the legendary Valentino Rossi, he quickly climbed the ranks — driven not just by ambition but by a relentless pursuit of fun and authenticity, and a fierce determination to win.

    “But what does life really look like when you’re at the pinnacle of your sport at just 26 years old? With unprecedented access to his life over the course of the summer – leading up to his 27th birthday – this docuseries gives an authentic insight into Lando’s world: from the antics of a holiday with his friends, to more personal and quieter moments with his family; to the highs of winning his first GP of the season; from the profile that comes with being one of the biggest names in global sport to the moments of quiet reflection.”

    Ben Phethean is directing the docuseries, with Clare Little serving as producer. Tom Keeling, Warren Smith and Jon Smith are executive producers for Box to Box Films.

    “I’m really excited to be doing this with Prime Video,” the 26-year-old said. “We’ve been filming for a while already and I’ve had a lot of fun with it.”

    Norris is already familiar with having his life documented. Alongside his appearances on Drive to Survive, the McLaren driver has offered behind-the-scenes footage through his own YouTube vlog series, LandoLOG.

    However, Norris said the Prime Video documentary would offer a deeper view of his everyday life away from Formula 1.

    “I already share a lot of what I get up to, but this is going to give people more access than ever before to my life away from racing,” Norris added. “I’ve been really involved in the whole thing, so hopefully people will enjoy seeing more of what goes on behind the scenes. I’m looking forward to people seeing it next year!”

  • Netflix Renews “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” for Season 9

    Netflix Renews “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” for Season 9

    Netflix Confirms Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 9 for 2026 Championship

    Netflix has officially announced that its hit behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, documenting the ongoing 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. Since its debut on the streaming platform in 2019, the series has provided viewers with unprecedented paddock access and a window into the drivers’ lives away from the circuit.

    Producers Promise Deeper Access in New Season

    Box to Box Films, the production company behind the show, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming installment. Executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin said in a joint statement: “We’re so excited to be making Season 9 of this iconic show,” James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, executive producers at Box to Box, which produces the show, said. “This year we’re going to go deeper than ever before into the hidden spaces of this fantastic sport.”

    Series Credited with Transforming F1’s Global Audience

    While the docuseries has faced criticism for its creative editing—often compared to reality television dramatics—its impact on the sport’s popularity is undeniable. Drive to Survive has been instrumental in expanding Formula 1’s fanbase in the United States and attracting a younger, more gender-diverse audience.

    Reflecting on that impact during a 2023 interview with F1.com, Gay-Rees said: “Genuinely, we are enormously proud to be a part of it. There’s also a lot of satisfaction at being first with these things, and I think that it kind of does feel like the first main access show – certainly out of the UK anyway – that has had this profound effect.

    He continued: “We’ve all had the statistics about the changing, younger demographic, and it’s tough out there for anybody, for any big organisation, to hold its ground given the amount of choices that are out there for the consumer. Bringing such a big new audience to a sport – which obviously was deserved, it just needed somebody to open it up – is massively satisfying.

    Gay-Rees added: “The fact that it wasn’t a fluke, the fact that it’s grown [with every season]… It’s a real honour and we love it. It’s a very difficult show to make, but we love the process, we love the world. Long may it continue!”

    Season 9 to Focus on 2026 Regulation Era

    The ninth season will centre on the 2026 F1 season, which introduces sweeping new technical regulations including revised power-unit rules and active aerodynamics. The new campaign is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2027.

    Fan Reaction Builds Anticipation

    Following the announcement on the official Netflix UK Instagram account, fans shared their excitement. One commenter wrote: “The Aston Martin episode will be Absolute Television,” while another posted: “Looking forward to the DTS marathon,” and a third added: “OK I can’t wait for DTS. I actually like it.”