The Seat

An intimate, high-stakes look behind the scenes of a life-changing decision, blending pressure with heartwarming family moments.

Directed by

Kyle Thrash

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington

Tagline

Are we ready to make the call?

Overview

'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, work, identity, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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