Franco Colapinto, an Argentine driver, could participate in the seventh season of "Drive to Survive," the successful Netflix series that reviews the highlights of Formula 1, causing disappointment among fans. Colapinto has put Argentina back in the highest category of world motorsport after 23 years by replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams during the last nine races of the season.
Although Colapinto is shown in an image of his crash in the rain at the Brazilian Grand Prix in the "Drive to Survive" trailer, his participation in the series appears to be minimal. Reports indicate that the pillar resident is not on the list of drivers and team principals who provided interviews for this season, according to mediogpblog.com.
Netflix revealed the names of the drivers and teams that will be featured in the new episodes, where Colapinto and other well-known drivers are not listed. However, McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Alpine, Alex Albon, and Daniel Ricciardo are highlighted. Jack Doohan will also be featured, providing statements to the production.
The premiere of the seventh season of "Drive to Survive" is scheduled for Friday, March 7, with ten episodes focused on the highlights of the 2024 Formula 1 season. In the trailer, a quote from Flavio Briatore is mentioned that could be directed at Colapinto, generating expectations for his presence in the series. Although he was not interviewed, there is hope that his story will appear in some way, as James Vowles, head of Williams, did speak with Netflix.
