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Female Drivers Take the Spotlight in Netflix Racing Docuseries ‘F1: The Academy’
The male-dominated world of Formula 1 is getting a little competition from the ladies, thanks to the F1 Academy, which trains women racers. The cars can go up to 200 MPH and cost anywhere from $12 to $20 million, so it’s a long way from your high school driver’s ed course.
F1: The Academy takes viewers behind the scenes as the aspiring competitors battle it out, deal with setbacks and celebrate victories.
Executive produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine in collaboration with F1, this is a fascinating intro to a sport that the whole world loves but which is not (yet) popular in the U.S.
F1: The Academy | Premieres Wed., May 28, on Netflix
