The Seat
“Are we ready to make the call?”
'The Seat' is an unprecedented inside look that led to a once-in-a-generation driver change in Mercedes and F1 history. It reveals the private conversations that led the Mercedes team and Toto Wolff, its Team Principal and CEO, to its decision to promote 18-year-old Italian-born Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 Driver, making him the third-youngest rookie in the sport's history. The film follows Kimi, in the lead up to his first Formula 1 season as he takes on his destiny.
Where to watch The Seat in United States
Can I watch The Seat in United States? Yes — you can stream The Seat in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is The Seat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Seat
The Seat is a 2025 English-language documentary film directed by Kyle Thrash. The cast is led by Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington. It has a runtime of 0h 41m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Seat was produced by WhatsApp, RadicalMedia, and Modern Arts and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 5, 2025, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Kyle Thrash
- Release date
- May 5, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- WhatsApp, RadicalMedia, Modern Arts
The Seat cast & crew
The Seat was directed by Kyle Thrash.
The cast features Kimi Antonelli as Self, Toto Wolff as Self, Peter "Bono" Bonnington as Self, Bradley Lord as Self, Gwen Lagrue as Self, and James Allison as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giosuè Greco, cinematography is by Patrick Golan, and it was produced by Meghan Walsh and Stacey Reiss.
Is The Seat worth watching?
At 0h 41m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Seat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Seat
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Cast of The Seat
Kimi Antonelli
Self
Toto Wolff
Self
Peter "Bono" Bonnington
Self
Bradley Lord
Self
Gwen Lagrue
Self
James Allison
Self
Amy Walker
Self
Sergi Àvila
Self
Marco Antonelli
Self
Veronica Pomaro
Self
Laura Winter
Self
Alex Jacques
Self
The Seat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Seat in United States?
The Seat is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Seat on Netflix?
Yes — The Seat is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Seat in?
The Seat is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Seat?
The Seat runs 0 hours 41 minutes (41 minutes).
▸What is The Seat rated?
The Seat is rated 12. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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