Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Name: Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-03-08
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Carlos Sainz Jr.

RETURNING8 Seasons78 Episodes★ 8.2

Formula 1: Drive to Survive is a documentary series on Netflix that premiered in 2019, with 8 seasons and 78 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 9, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredMar 8, 2019

Last AiredFeb 27, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Created ByJames Gay-Rees

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBox to Box Films

Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

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Cast

Max Verstappen

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Lewis Hamilton

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Charles Leclerc

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George Russell

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Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Nico Hülkenberg

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Lando Norris

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Esteban Ocon

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Fernando Alonso

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Pierre Gasly

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Lance Stroll

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Yuki Tsunoda

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Seasons & Episodes8 seasons · 78 episodes

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E1New Kids on the Track

Feb 27, 202652m★ 8.3

As a new season begins under the lights of London's O2 Arena, six rookies join the grid and a seven-time World Champion hangs his helmet in a new garage.

E2Strictly Business

Feb 27, 202644m★ 7.4

Alpine's brutal tactics and Kick Sauber's softer ethos go head-to-head at the back of the grid as rookies struggle to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive.

E3The Number 1 Problem

Feb 27, 202647m★ 7.6

At a scorching Bahrain opener, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both chase the title, but only one can win as their fight becomes a mental war.

E4The Bull with No Horns

Feb 27, 202639m★ 7.9

Red Bull's hunt for pace in Japan exposes car flaws and second-seat tension, while Christian Horner feels the walls closing in.

E5The Sky's the Limit

Feb 27, 202646m★ 7.2

In Miami, Williams enters a new era as Alex Albon soars and Carlos Sainz struggles to adapt. With tension rising, is the team backing the right driver?

E6The Duel

Feb 27, 202644m★ 7.8

Mercedes and Ferrari fight for second in the Constructors' title as rookie Kimi Antonelli and legend Lewis Hamilton shoulder expectations in new teams.

E7What Happens in Vegas

Feb 27, 202638m★ 6.5

Vegas delivers glitz, risk and a new team principal working the pit wall. With the stakes higher than ever, McLaren are willing to take a gamble.

E8Call Me Chucky

Feb 27, 202651m★ 6.8

After a Vegas setback, McLaren reach Abu Dhabi with their lead under threat from the reigning World Champion. When the flag falls, who holds their nerve?

About Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Formula 1: Drive to Survive is a documentary series on Netflix. The show first aired on Mar 8, 2019 and currently has 8 seasons and 78 episodes. Formula 1: Drive to Survive has been renewed for Season 9, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 674 votes. The cast includes Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Carlos Sainz Jr.. Created by James Gay-Rees.