The Seat(2025)
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The Seat Synopsis
'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.
The Seat (2025) is a documentary film directed by Kyle Thrash, released on May 5, 2025 with a runtime of 41m. It stars Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington and Bradley Lord. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Kyle Thrash
- Writers:
- Jennifer Sims, Anaïs Gude
- Producers:
- Meghan Walsh
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Golan
- Composer:
- Giosuè Greco
- Production:
- WhatsApp, RadicalMedia, Modern Arts
- Status:
- Released
The Seat (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Seat before you stream it.
The Seat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kimi Antonelli
as Self
Toto Wolff
as Self
- Peter "Bono" Bonnington
Peter "Bono" Bonnington
as Self
- Bradley Lord
Bradley Lord
as Self
- Gwen Lagrue
Gwen Lagrue
as Self
- James Allison
James Allison
as Self
- Amy Walker
Amy Walker
as Self
- Sergi Àvila
Sergi Àvila
as Self
- Marco Antonelli
Marco Antonelli
as Self
- Veronica Pomaro
Veronica Pomaro
as Self
Laura Winter
as Self
- Alex Jacques
Alex Jacques
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kyle Thrash, written by Jennifer Sims and Anaïs Gude, produced by Meghan Walsh.
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The Seat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Seat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Seat online?
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The Seat (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Seat?
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The main cast of The Seat (2025) includes Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington, Bradley Lord and Gwen Lagrue. The film was directed by Kyle Thrash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seat released?
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The Seat was released on May 5, 2025 and runs for 41m.
Is The Seat worth watching?
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The Seat (2025) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Seat?
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Yes. The official The Seat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.