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F1: Netflix releases DTS S7 date; McLaren, Williams add sponsor

07/02/2025

Netflix releases date of F1 Drive to Survive Season 7, as McLaren and Williams name respective new partnerships.

Netflix –

After a long wait, Netflix announced the release date of Season 7 of Drive to Survive, to be March 7 which is a month away from now. The seventh installment captures a closely-fought 2024 F1 season, which was won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

The Dutchman did not have it easy at one point as a dominant start proved to be handy for him in the end to defy McLaren’s Lando Norris to claim his first F1 title. Verstappen secured his fourth, but Red Bull couldn’t extend their era of dominance on constructors’ side.

McLaren managed to beat them and secure their first F1 championship in decades. The season had several stories which should make Season 7 of Netflix show a better watch. It has generated mixed review so far, especially due to the added unnecessary drama.

“We’re really excited for fans to watch the new season of Drive to Survive,” said Tom Hutchings. “The 2024 season was incredible both on and off the track, with the action well and truly underway before the first race in Bahrain. Expect more drama and fun from the paddock this season and a few surprises too.

“Go behind the scenes as teams bid for the hottest drivers on the market, experience a weekend with the drivers at the toughest race of the year; and expect a nail-biting finish right up to the last race. Fasten your seatbelts – this season is going to be our biggest ever.”

McLaren (as per press release) –

McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of advanced materials and high-performance components. Greene Tweed joins as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and will support McLaren in exploring design, manufacturing, and delivery of high-performance and resilient materials to address the complex challenges McLaren Racing may face throughout the racing season. This collaboration will be grounded in technical cross-collaboration sessions focused on developing innovative solutions.

McLaren and Greene Tweed share a longstanding track record of engineering excellence, driven by a commitment to performance in high-pressure environments. The partnership leverages the unique expertise of each company to bring cutting-edge technology and solutions to the forefront of high-performance motorsports. Greene Tweed branding will feature on the race cars of both the McLaren Formula 1 Team and Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team for the 2025 season and beyond.

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Greene Tweed to the McLaren Racing family. Their expertise in delivering innovative and resilient solutions to complex challenges strongly aligns with our continued pursuit of high performance and marginal gains.”

Allon Bloch, Chairman, Greene Tweed, said: “This collaboration is the perfect match of our two organizations’ deep commitment to excellence, and a thrilling representation of what it means to operate in extreme, ‘when it can’t fail’ environments. Both companies know how to continually push for new levels of performance and reliability, and we are excited to take that to the next level together.”

This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for McLaren and Greene Tweed’s ongoing collaboration, which has seen Greene Tweed act as a supplier of advanced material solutions to the team for the last four years.

Williams (as per press release) –

Williams Racing today welcomes premium travel goods brand Carl Friedrik as an Official Licensee, marking the latest in a series of commercial agreements for the Grove-based Formula 1 team. The collaboration between two British brands driven by high performance will see a co-branded travel collection, to include a cabin suitcase, backpack and luggage tag, released at the start of the 2025 F1 season.

The products were inspired by the precision and innovation that define motorsport at the highest level, using lightweight materials and streamlined design to create luggage that performs as beautifully as it looks. This latest agreement is Williams’ second licensing announcement in just a few days, highlighting the team’s commercial momentum as major brands are attracted by the team’s mission to return to the front of the grid. Carl Friedrik follows Built For Athletes, Pedal Mafia, Abercrombie & Fitch, SunGod, Coachbuilt Whisky, HalfScale Cars and LEGO in joining forces with the team over the past year.

Luke Timmins, Director of Merchandise and Licensing, Williams Racing: “We’re pleased to welcome Carl Friedrik to the team and to expand our lifestyle offering to fans through this collaboration as excitement about our ambition and momentum continues to grow around the world.”

Mattis Oppermann, Co-founder, Carl Friedrik: “Williams Racing is a fabled racing team with which we proudly share a British connection. We’re pleased to announce the collaboration and look forward to releasing our co-branded travel goods range in 2025, which I’m adamant will appeal to Carl Friedrik’s and Williams Racing’s audiences alike.”

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