Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming Formula 1 documentary Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend. The German language documentary will have its global premiere on 2 October and focuses on the season that changed Michael Schumacher’s career. The film looks back at his maiden championship title and the dramatic events surrounding the 1994 Formula 1 season.
Produced by LEONINE Documentaries and directed by Christin Freitag, the documentary features behind the scenes details from Schumacher’s first championship winning season. It also includes interviews with several people who were close to the seven time world champion. His wife, Corinna Schumacher, has an important presence in the documentary, offering a personal look at the man behind the famous racing career.
The documentary also features former Benetton team principal Flavio Briatore, former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, Schumacher’s former manager Willi Weber, former F1 driver David Coulthard and German broadcasters Kai Ebel and Heiko Waßer.
“1994 marks a turning point in Formula 1 history: 25-year-old Michael Schumacher wins the first grand prix of the racing season in Brazil, setting the stage for an unprecedented career,” the synopsis of the feature film from Netflix reads. “The year 1994, which is among the most dramatic and exciting racing seasons in Formula 1 history, featured impactful events such as Ayrton Senna’s lethal accident, as well as accusations of manipulation and unfair driving manoeuvres. At the same time, a true ‘Schumi Mania’ emerged.”
The film also looks at Schumacher’s life away from racing. The synopsis continued: “Michael Schumacher’s wife, Corinna Schumacher, and other people close to him reminisce about him at that time. They remember an uncompromising fighter on the race track and a sensitive, empathic man off the course.
“Corinna Schumacher, who has always been his emotional support, also offers insight into the beginnings of an extraordinary love story – one that is still going strong today.”
The trailer has already generated excitement among fans. “The GOAT of F1,” one fan commented on YouTube, while another wrote: “4 weeks left!”
Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend will premiere globally on Netflix on 2 October.
