The Seat (2025)
The Seat is a 2025 documentary short that offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into one of the most significant moments in recent Formula 1 history. Directed by Kyle Thrash, this feature captures the delicate and high-pressure conversations within the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team that led to a landmark decision for both the team and the sport.
The film details how the team’s leadership, spearheaded by Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff, arrived at the bold decision to promote the highly talented 18-year-old Italian-born Andrea Kimi Antonelli to a full-time Formula 1 driver role. This move made Antonelli the third-youngest rookie in the sport’s history, marking a generational shift within the high-stakes world of Formula 1.
Viewers are given rare access to the private meetings, engineering briefings, and family conversations that shaped the course of Antonelli’s career. It features appearances by several key figures within the Mercedes team and F1 community, offering authentic insights into the pressures and responsibilities of shaping future champions.
Movie Details
| Title | The Seat |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Director | Kyle Thrash |
| Genres | Documentary, Short |
Main Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Allison | Self |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Self |
| Marco Antonelli | Self |
| Peter Bonnington | Self |
| Alex Jacques | Self |
| Gwen Lagrue | Self |
| Bradley Lord | Self |
| Veronica Pomaro | Self |
The Seat delivers a compelling narrative about leadership, risk, and the making of a modern racing prodigy, offering an intimate and unfiltered glimpse into the decisions that shape the future of motorsport.
