Mercedes and Ferrari were the only two teams not to open their doors for extensive behind the scenes filming, and Wolff conceded that the decision by the Italian team not to taking part influenced his own.

The sport's two frontrunning teams are featured in the 10-part series only in generic race and paddock coverage, with no behind-the-scenes insight.

"I think we had some good reasons not to join last year," said Wolff.

"The main reason was that I felt it was a big distraction, and could potentially be a distraction, especially also because our main competitor was not doing it.

"There is a different environment when you're within your inner circle in the team and you have to protect it and you have a microphone swinging over your head and a camera pointed at you.

"The media work alre

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