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New Michael Schumacher documentary set for 2026 Netflix release
Netflix will release a new German-language documentary in 2026, "Schumacher '94", revisiting Michael Schumacher's first F1 title-winning season
Lydia Mee
Published: Jan 29, 2026, 5:52 PM
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Netflix has confirmed that a new Michael Schumacher documentary will be released on the streaming service in 2026.
The documentary, Schumacher ’94, is set to centre around the seven-time champion's first title-winning season in 1994, and will be a German-speaking non-fiction feature.
Schumacher, in his first season with Benetton in 1994, won eight of the 12 grands prix, finished second in two races and retired from the remaining two, clinching his first championship title.
Directed by Christin Freitag and produced by LEONINE Documentaries, the documentary will feature Schumacher's wife, Corinna, as well as others who are close to the former Ferrari driver.
"1994 marks a turning point in Formula 1 history: 25-year-old Michael Schumacher wins the first Grand Prix of the racing season in Brazil, setting the stage for an unprecedented career," the synopsis from Netflix reads.
"The year 1994, which is among the most dramatic and exciting racing seasons in Formula 1 history, featured impactful events such as Ayrton Senna's lethal accident, as well as accusations of manipulation and unfair driving maneuvers. At the same time, a true 'Schumi Mania' emerged.
"Michael Schumacher's wife, Corinna Schumacher, and other people close to him reminisce about him at that time. They remember an uncompromising fighter on the racetrack and a sensitive, empathic man off the course.
Michael Schumacher celebrates championship victory with his team
Photo by: Ercole Colombo
"Corinna Schumacher, who has always been his emotional support, also offers insight into the beginnings of an extraordinary love story - one that is still going strong today."
Katja Hofem, Netflix vice president content DACH, said at a Berlin event where Netflix announced all of the upcoming German-speaking shows and films: "The successes of recent years shows how truly diverse entertainment today can be. But we’re not stopping there.
"2026 is our most ambitious year yet, with more German-language series, films and non-fiction projects and in greater variety than we have ever seen before.
"This is only made possible by years of work to develop the right projects, the courage to try something new, and close collaboration with our creative partners and producers on the ground. With ‘What Next’, we show what Netflix stands for: strong local stories, executed at the highest level."
A release date is yet to be confirmed.
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