Alex Albon imitated 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 able to witness behind-the-scenes moments from the 2023 season, including Albon’s imitation of how the show would portray Ricciardo’s turbulent journey.
During the discussion, Albon mentioned that the Netflix team was so excited about Ricciardo’s return 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’ suspenseful mindset.
Assuming the role of a producer for “Drive to Survive,” Albon described how the narration would highlight Ricciardo observing the racing circus from the grandstands. He also explained that the camera would capture Ricciardo’s mistakes while driving. Albon further mentioned that Ricciardo would comment on his return and state that he never really left the sport.
In a humorous tweet, someone expressed their admiration for Albon’s imitation and suggested that he should be in the producer’s chair for the show.
Daniel Ricciardo’s 2023 Formula 1 season had a rocky 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 abundant material for “Drive to Survive” to explore the journey of one of the sport’s most beloved drivers.
In addition, Ricciardo suffered a significant hand injury shortly after joining AlphaTauri (now VisaCashAppRB). As a result, he had to sit out 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.
While fans eagerly await the start of the 2024 season, they can indulge in the recap and drama-filled moments of the 2023 season. With testing sessions concluded, it appears that Red Bull is maintaining its dominant performance from the previous year. However, several teams have shown improvements and are ready for a strong start in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
