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 F1: The Academy is Netflix's latest docuseries, inspired by Drive to Survive, but instead focusing its attention on the pioneering women of motorsports. With Formula 1 such a competitive environment, F1: The Academy is a fascinating addition, clearly geared toward boosting female interest and participation in racing, with the overall goal of getting women on the starting grid. Despite this, The Academy highlights real racing talent, with one important caveat: all drivers use the exact same car. Since performance in Formula 1 often depends on funding and car development, this level playing field helps focus on raw skill, which is a refreshing change. Star: Susie Wolff Expectations should be tempered, however, as the season is filled with mistakes, stumbles, and mental missteps, but that's part of the appeal. It's all about the process: how these women handle high-pressure environments, setbacks, and expectations. The cars are comparable to Formula 4 in terms of performance,...