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Atlassian Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz speaks at an Axios House Cannes event on June 24. Photo: Nicolas Gavet for Axios

CANNES, France — Formula One driver Carlos Sainz said granting Netflix access for the popular "Drive to Survive" show was "worth it."

Why it matters: F1's fanbase has surged 63% since 2018, the year before Netflix released the sports documentary series.