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Netflix is bringing more Formula 1 coverage in 2026. In addition to Drive to Survive returning for its second season this February and the 2021 biopic Schumacher, the streamer recently announced a new feature-length documentary, Schumacher ’94Focusing on the most important year of the racing legend’s career.
The announcement came today during Netflix’s What Next from Berlin. 2026 Showcase, where the streamer unveiled its upcoming slate of German-made content and international non-fiction features for 2026, and it’s fair to say that its slate is pretty full.
As mentioned, this is the second major documentary produced by Netflix on the F1 superstar. In 2021, it released the documentary titled Schumacher, which gave us a comprehensive overview of the life of Michael Schumacher. Hans-Bruno Kamertens, Vanessa Nocker, and Michael Veitch were behind that title, and it left Netflix for a while before eventually returning.
Here’s everything we know so far Schumacher ’94.
What is Schumacher ’94 about?
Unlike the 2021 documentary, this new project promises to be a detailed, in-depth look at the year that changed everything: 1994. It focuses on that particular Formula 1 season, which is known for extreme highs and devastating lows.
According to the official synopsis provided by Netflix at the Berlin event, the film tracks 25-year-old Michael Schumacher as he wins the first Grand Prix of the season in Brazil while racing for the Benetton-Ford team. This victory set the stage for what would become a phenomenal career, giving rise to the global phenomenon known as “Shumi Mania”.
However, the documentary won’t shy away from the season’s darkness. 1994 was one of the most dramatic years in the history of the sport, tragically marked with Ayrton Senna’s fatal crash at Imola, as well as widespread allegations of manipulation, technical fraud and improper driving maneuvers that plagued the grid.
Similar to previous projects supported by the family, Schumacher ’94 This will include intimate contributions from those closest to the driver. Michael’s wife and longtime emotional anchor Corinna Schumacher is confirmed to be involved in the documentary. The film aims to separate the public’s perception of Schumacher as an “uncompromising warrior” from his private personality as a sensitive and empathetic man.
According to the announcement, Corinna will “provide insight into the beginning of an extraordinary love story – one that’s still going strong today”, suggesting that the film will balance the techno and sports drama of ’94 with a strong emotional throughline.
Who is behind Schumacher ’94? When will it release on Netflix?
The documentary is directed by the director Kristin Freitagwith nikolai mehring Served as director of photography. The creative team also includes editor Bobby Good and set designer Benjamin Schall, who are tasked with piecing together archival footage and interviews to recreate the atmosphere of the mid-90s.
On the commercial side, the film has been produced leonine documentary. Project Executive Produced jochen koestler, janeck romero, And Constanze Gutmannwith Andreas Turpe serving as line producer and nico reach As Unit Production Manager. To ensure historical accuracy of such a controversial racing season, journalists hans mehr has been brought on board as an expert advisor.
There is no release date yet, but it will come to Netflix globally in 2026.
Michael Schumacher worked for more than a year. On 01.10.1995 Grossen Preis von Europa auf dem Nürburgring hat Formel-1-Weltmeister Michael Schumacher entered a Riesenschritt in the Richtung Titleverteidigung Gamesch. Schumacher is sharing a bigger Renault with Benetton-Renault with Jean Alesi at Ferrari. Schumacher-Verfolger Damon Hill (England) worked more than a year ago for the first time. Drei Rennen vor Sassonende fuhrt Schumacher mit 82 Punkten und Hill mit mit 55 Punkten. [dpabilderarchiv]
We will keep you updated as soon as we have a trailer or a confirmed release date. Are you looking forward to another deep dive into F1 history? Let us know in the comments below.