The Seat_
"Are we ready to make the call?"
'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.
Starring
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
29 countries
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Year context
The Seat was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations ...
The Seat is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 40m.
CAST (13)
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Self
Toto Wolff
Self
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Peter "Bono" Bonnington
Self
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Bradley Lord
Self
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Gwen Lagrue
Self
JA
James Allison
Self
AW
Amy Walker
Self
Sergi Àvila
Self
MA
Marco Antonelli
Self
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Veronica Pomaro
Self
Laura Winter
Self
AJ
Alex Jacques
Self
Oliver Bearman
Self (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
40 min (0h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (33 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Seat about?
'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.
How long is The Seat?
The Seat has a runtime of 40 minutes (0h 40m).
Who stars in The Seat?
The cast of The Seat includes Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington, Bradley Lord, Gwen Lagrue.
What is the rating of The Seat?
The Seat has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary