18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli is promoted to a Formula One seat with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team for the 2025 season after Lewis Hamilton's departure.
“Are we ready to make the call?”
Synopsis
18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli is promoted to a Formula One seat with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team for the 2025 season after Lewis Hamilton's departure.
People
View all →
Synopsis
Andrea Kimi Antonelli sits in a simulator, preparing for his first season as a Formula One driver with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team. Team Principal Toto Wolff leads discussions about Antonelli's promotion to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. The film captures Antonelli's rigorous training, family moments, and the internal communications among team members. Filming took place in locations including Brackley, Bologna, and Jerez. It premiered at the Miami Grand Prix and was released on Netflix on May 5, 2025.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Andrea Kimi Antonelli, F1's youngest pole sitter.
- Follow Toto Wolff's strategic decisions for the team.
- See behind-the-scenes team communications via WhatsApp.
Did You Know
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to secure a pole position in F1.
- The Seat premiered at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix at the Faena Forum.
- The film was released on Netflix on May 5, 2025, and debuted in the top 10 in over 25 countries.
- The documentary has a runtime of 40 minutes.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed The Seat?
The Seat was directed by Kyle Thrash.
When was The Seat released on Netflix?
The Seat was released on Netflix on May 5, 2025.
What is the runtime of The Seat?
The Seat has a runtime of 40 minutes.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Browse more like this
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments