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I started watching Season 4 last weekend, only watching the first two episodes so far. I think the production quality of the show has gone up a bit each season, as they refine what they want to present.
I have heard and read comments about the show, saying that Netflix focuses on battles and competitive situations that don’t really exist, or they magnify small issues to build drama. Even some of the drivers have said this.
But if the whole focus of the series was just the race action, I think it would be boring. I find it interesting to see things like team driver competition in more depth. And the midfield competitions, like McLaren-Renault, add a better understanding of what goes on during a season. I mean, with Mercedes’ dominance of the top Constructors finish for eight straight years, and the Drivers’ Championship for seven, the real battles have been for those “best of the rest” positions (2nd through 5th). Anything below that, and NOBODY cares.
I’m looking forward to seeing the first race, and how well the new car designs allow closer racing and more passing. I want to see if Haas’ 2021 plan for no development of the previous car pays off for 2022, and how well Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher will do. And what will Sebastian Vettel be able to do with the new Aston Martin car. And Valtteri Bottas proving his skills with a lesser team/car. And I want to see Lando Norris win at least two races this year.
-rb
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