Alex Albon mimicked the creators of the popular documentary series “Drive to Survive” when discussing Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Formula 1. In the recently released sixth season of the Netflix show, fans were treated to behind-the-scenes moments from the 2023 season, including Albon’s imitation of how the show would depict Ricciardo’s rollercoaster journey.
During the discussion, Albon mentioned that the Netflix team was so excited about Ricciardo’s comeback that they had to change their pants three times. The 27-year-old driver also revealed that he had a clear understanding of how the episode would unfold and shared the directors’ mindset in a suspenseful manner.
Playing the role of a Drive to Survive producer, Albon described how the narration would highlight Ricciardo observing the racing circus from the sidelines. He further explained that the camera would capture Ricciardo’s mistakes while driving. Albon also mentioned that Ricciardo would comment on his return and assert that he never truly left the sport.
In a humorous tweet, someone expressed their amazement at Albon’s imitation and suggested that he should be in the producer’s seat for the show.
Daniel Ricciardo’s 2023 Formula 1 season had a shaky start. Initially serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull, the Australian driver replaced Nyck De Vries due to the latter’s declining performance. This change provided ample material for Drive to Survive to explore the journey of one of the sport’s most beloved drivers.
Furthermore, Ricciardo suffered a significant hand injury shortly after joining AlphaTauri (now VisaCashAppRB). As a result, he had to sit out for five races before returning to the track for a limited number of races in the 2023 season. Drive to Survive would delve into the behind-the-scenes details of Ricciardo’s injury and recovery process.
As fans eagerly await the start of the 2024 season, they can relish in the recap and drama-filled moments from the 2023 season. With testing sessions concluded, it appears that Red Bull is continuing their dominant performance from the previous year. However, several teams have shown improvement and are poised for a strong start to the upcoming Formula 1 season.