The Seat fan reactions: Kimi Antonelli documentary is a hit, viewers call it 'realistic' and 'inspiring'

Time of India

05-05-2025

Image credit: The Seat trailer
Netflix
and WhatsApp have come out with the 'fantastic'
Kimi Antonelli documentary
, which tells the story of how he received the news of his selection for Mercedes via a WhatsApp call. The 40-minute docudrama is now streaming on Netflix. Formula 1 fans have already given their verdict on the documentary, directed by Kyle Thrash. Some called it an 'emotional rollercoaster,' while others described it as 'an amazing
success story
.'
Fan verdict on The Seat
Sharing their reaction to the documentary, a viewer wrote, 'What an emotional rollercoaster that 40 minutes was — such an incredible team! So excited for the future!' Summing up the lesson it delivers, an Instagram user wrote, 'Beautiful documentary, really realistic — it shows the good and bad times. Really inspiring, and not only to become a pilot, but simply to persevere! Thanks.'
Another viewer said, 'It had me in tears. Thank you for honing Kimi's dream.' One fan exclaimed, 'I ALREADY WATCHED IT. SOOO GIVING A MOTIVATIONAL LESSON. Aggh, I'm in the right team with Mercedes.' Another added, 'What a watch — fantastic 40 minutes!'
Sharing a prediction for Antonelli, a viewer said, 'I watched it — sooo good. You will be a world champion, Kimi.' Another said, 'Loved it. What an amazing success story! A must-watch!' Offering high praise, one viewer wrote on Instagram, 'So, so good! One of the best things I've ever watched. Beyond proud of Kimi.'
A reaction from a Mercedes fan page read: 'Kimi has a family every young driver wishes for and the team every young driver should have when entering F1. This is a mega job by @mercedesamgf1 and @whatsapp. Very grateful we got to see something like that. I loved every moment. So many aspects in just 40 minutes — despite that, it remained very insightful about the process, the work of the team and academy, and Kimi himself. He is in safe hands, in the right place, with the right attitude to complement his talent.'
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The Seat releases coincidentally soon after Antonelli recorded his first-ever pole win at the F1 Sprint in Miami. Not only that, he also secured third place in the Miami Grand Prix Qualifying. He is currently in sixth position in the Driver Standings with 48 points — one spot ahead of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.