Sports stars from Netflix’s ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ and ‘Full Swing’, are set to take part in a special live event during the week of the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.
Billed as ‘a clash of wheels and irons’ in an announcement made by the streaming service on Tuesday, the roster for the event will feature eight stars from the two popular Netflix sports docuseries competing at Wynn Golf Club in the Nevada capital.
The stars featured will include McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris and Singapore Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz, Williams’ Alex Albon and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly as well as pro golfers Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas.
Four pairs consisting of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour golfer will play an eight-hole match with the top two teams advancing to the final hole, where they will battle for the chance to win the inaugural Netflix Cup title.
Gabe Spitzer, Vice President of Nonfiction Sports at Netflix, said, “We love to see how our sports series have brought increased fandom to sports leagues and competitions all over the world.
“The Netflix Cup will take that energy to the next level with global stars from two popular hits competing in our first-ever live sports event.”
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