Netflix has bought the global rights to “Schumacher,” a feature documentary that tracks the life and career of famed Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher.
The film will feature interviews with Schumacher’s family, namely his wife Corinna, his children Mick and Gina, and his brother Ralf, per Formula1.com. It will also feature interviews with several individuals involved in F1, like his rival Mika Hakkinen, as well David Coulthard, and one of his biggest fans, Sebastian Vettel.
His former boss Luca di Montezemolo, FIA chief Jean Todt, and former F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone, have also been interviewed for the film.
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“Michael Schumacher has redefined the professional image of a racing driver and has set new standards,” said Sabine Kehm, Schumacher’s long-time press officer. “In his quest for perfection, he spared neither himself nor his team, driving them to the greatest successes. He is admired all over the world for his leadership qualities.”
The documentary will also show previously unseen archival footage from Schumacher’s past, telling the story of his career from his days karting in Kerpen to his record-setting seven Formula 1 world championships.
“In order to preserve his private sphere as a source of strength, he has always rigorously and consistently separated his private from his public life,” said Kehm. “This film tells of both worlds. It is his family’s gift to their beloved husband and father.”
Michael Schumacher retired from racing in 2012 and suffered severe injuries in a skiing accident in 2013 from which he continues to recover at home.
The film is being produced by Benjamin Seikel and Vanessa Nocker, who previously worked together on a documentary that focused on the life and career of German tennis star Boris Becker.
“Schumacher” will premiere on September 15, 2021.
