Netflix Exposé Sparks Chaos in the F1 World as Leclerc, Hamilton, and Verstappen Caught in Explosive Team Radio Leaks During 2024 Season Finale”
In a shocking turn of events, Netflix has announced the surprise release of an exclusive, unaired documentary episode titled “Drive to Survive: The Uncensored Tape”, set to drop on April 25, 2025. The episode reportedly contains raw, unfiltered team radio exchanges from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — and fans are already calling it the “most explosive F1 content ever leaked.”
According to sources within the paddock, the footage showcases an unprecedented shouting match between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes engineers after a botched tire strategy cost him a podium finish. But the real bombshell lies in the final laps, where Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is heard accusing his team of “playing politics” to favor Carlos Sainz, despite Leclerc being in championship contention.
Even more shocking is Max Verstappen’s reaction when told that Red Bull’s internal data showed Sergio Pérez had better race pace in the closing stages. “If you want a number two, just say it,” Verstappen reportedly said in an outburst that was cut from the official 2024 broadcast.
Netflix executives claim the episode was shelved originally due to pressure from multiple teams, but with contract renewals looming and Liberty Media reportedly unhappy with the sanitized image of the sport, the green light was given to go live this spring.
As of today, teams have issued no official statements, but several PR insiders say legal teams are reviewing NDAs and team agreements. Hamilton’s camp reportedly views the leak as “deeply disappointing,” while Verstappen was seen leaving the Red Bull garage without commenting after his Friday FP2 run in Shanghai.
With the episode set to stream in just one week, fans, media, and team principals are all bracing for the ripple effects. Could this documentary ignite major lineup changes for 2026? One thing’s certain — Drive to Survive just became a whole lot more real.