Hello Sunshine working on F1 Academy docuseries

Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine has announced that it is working on an F1 Academy docuseries, which will air in 2025 on Netflix. 

The multi-part series will be showcasing “behind-the-scenes content highlighting the drama of the races, and also the personal stories and high stakes for the drivers, their teams, sponsors, and families involved”.

The announcement sees F1 Academy join Netflix’s partnership with Formula One, which has already led to the popular multi-season series Drive to Survive. 

Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy, commented:

“We want to be the rocket fuel that drives female participation in our sport, both on and off the track. To have the F1 ACADEMY docuseries launch globally with Netflix is not just a huge step forward in visibility for our mission, but also a resounding statement about the momentum and demand for women’s sport. We want to inspire and empower the next generation of young women, and Netflix will open up F1 ACADEMY to a global audience of existing and future fans.“

Reese Witherspoon, Founder of Hello Sunshine, added:

“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new opportunities in the thrilling world of motorsport. As these dynamic and fearless drivers break barriers behind the wheel, we are excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerhouse leaders. What we know is that when we put women at the centre, people show up to watch.“