Scenery produces new Viaplay doc series ‘Max Verstappen - Off the Beaten Track’
Following the success of last year's widely praised and immensely popular exclusive documentary 'Max Verstappen - Anatomy of a Champion', Viaplay and Verstappen have collaborated to produce a fresh series offering unique glimpses into the life of the three-time Formula 1 world champion. Produced by Scenery and helmed by director Nick Hoedeman, this new series promises to provide even deeper insights.
Verstappen is a phenomenon in a sport already rich with legends. His dominant displays and exceptional mentality stand out in a remarkable way, even among the very best of the best. Now viewers will have an extraordinary opportunity to experience Max Verstappen as never before, with an intimate look at his passions beyond his life on the circuit.
Max Verstappen’s life outside F1
Through three 30-minute episodes, director Nick Hoedeman unveils a hidden side of Verstappen not captured by other cameras ever before. Each episode highlights a different aspect of Verstappen’s passion beyond the F1 track, offering a glimpse into his character and unparalleled race craft. In this more intimate setting, the series gains a deeper understanding of this global superstar and showcase the depth of his love for racing.
In the documentary series 'Max Verstappen - Off the Beaten Track', viewers are granted access to Max's venture into team ownership with 'Verstappen.com Racing', featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage showcasing Max's dual role as mentor and test driver for friend Thierry Vermeulen in the DTM series. The series also delves into the thrill of e-races, highlighting Max's commitment to sim racing with 'Team Redline', and ultimately explores his business savvy, under the guidance of manager Raymond Vermeulen and drawing inspiration from Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
An extraordinary collaboration – Quotes:
Max Verstappen:
"Partnering with Viaplay for 'Off the Beaten Track' has been an incredible journey. This series shows a side that often remains unseen during the moments on the Formula 1 circuit. 'Off the Beaten Track' gives a glimpse of my life, my love for different forms of motorsport and the people who inspire me. I'm proud to collaborate with Viaplay in bringing this unique series to viewers."
Isidoor Roebers, Scenery Founder and Producer:
"We reflect with immense pride on the remarkable journey of creating this series for Viaplay and Max Verstappen. Together with director Nick Hoedeman, our dedicated team crafted a truly distinctive series, filmed on location in Monaco, Las Vegas, Austria, Italy, and Amsterdam. It has been an honor to provide a glimpse into the life of Max, a perspective that few have had the privilege to witness, through this captivating documentary."
Peter Nørrelund, Viaplay Group EVP and Chief Sports & Business Development Officer:
"Our collaboration with Max Verstappen on 'Off the Beaten Track' is a testament to our commitment to delivering exclusive and captivating content. In this series, we've opened the doors to a side of Max that goes beyond the fast-paced world of Formula 1. This isn't just about racing; it's about uncovering the essence of a global superstar. We are thrilled to offer viewers an intimate look into Max's passions and pursuits outside the circuit, highlighting the depth of his character and the fervor that fuels his success. We're proud to present this unique and compelling series that adds another dimension to Max Verstappen."
‘Max Verstappen - Off the Beaten Track’ will premiere exclusively on Viaplay this year.