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Netflix CEO "Would Definitely Consider" Buying Formula 1's Race Streaming Rights

Formula 1 has seen a major boost in its fandom as Netflix's docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive continues to thrive, and now, the CEO of the streaming platform spoke to German outlet Der Spiegel and said they "would definitely consider" bidding for F1's streaming rights.

However, if successful, it wouldn't look how race days typically do now.

"At Netflix, we do entertainment and not journalism," said Reed Hastings before adding, "That would have to be up to certain standards. We keep our hands off live sports. With that kind of broadcast, we have no control over the source.