The Seat

“The Seat” is a feature length documentary that offers an inside look into the biggest driver change in F1 history, revealing the private conversations that led the Mercedes F1 team to its decision to replace racing legend Lewis Hamilton with an unknown 17-year-old named Kimi Antonelli.

The Secret Driver Search F1 Fans Have Been Dying to See

Thanks to series like Netflix’s Drive to Survive, F1 fans crave behind-the-scenes access. They want to understand how teams navigate moments of immense pressure and what really happens in those closed-door conversations.

By pulling back the curtain on Mercedes' top-secret driver search, WhatsApp could demonstrate its role in the sport's most pivotal moments while giving fans the insider access they desperately seek.

The Private Messages That Made History Became the Heart of the Story

Through unprecedented access, the film reveals never-before-seen private WhatsApp communications, exclusive interviews, and intimate family moments. It follows Antonelli's journey from receiving the life-changing WhatsApp call to his emotional 2025 debut.

By showing actual messages between Toto Wolff and others during this high-stakes decision, the film illustrates the extraordinary trust Mercedes has in WhatsApp to keep their most sensitive communications safe, establishing the platform as more than just another logo on the car, but an integral part of the team's success on and off the track.