The Seat
“Are we ready to make the call?”
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.
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WhatsApp and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team present The Seat ft. Kimi Antonelli | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyle Thrash
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Sims, Anaïs Gude
- Original Score
- Giosuè Greco
- Original Title
- The Seat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- WhatsApp, RadicalMedia, Modern Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyle Thrash
Jennifer Sims, Anaïs Gude
Giosuè Greco
Patrick Golan
Gabriel Cullen, Mark Imgrund, F. Michael Young
Meghan Walsh, Stacey Reiss
Department Leadership Roster
Kyle Thrash
Director
Meghan Walsh
Producer
Patrick Golan
Director of Photography
Gabriel Cullen
Editor
Mark Imgrund
Editor
F. Michael Young
Editor
Giosuè Greco
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seat
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What is The Seat about?
'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.
Who directed The Seat?
The Seat was directed by Kyle Thrash.
Who stars in The Seat?
The principal cast of The Seat includes Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff, Peter "Bono" Bonnington, Bradley Lord, Gwen Lagrue.
When was The Seat released and how long is it?
The Seat was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seat was composed by Giosuè Greco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seat?
The Seat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).