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Formula 1: Drive to Survive
2019 - 2025 8.2 (524 votes) 7 Seasons
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Documentary
Networks
Netflix
Created By
James Gay-Rees

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Watch your back.

Overview

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

Key Crew

Top Cast

Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen

Self

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Self

Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc

Self

Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez

Self

George Russell
George Russell

Self

Carlos Sainz Jr.
Carlos Sainz Jr.

Self

Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg

Self

Lando Norris
Lando Norris

Self

Seasons

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Season 1 (2019)

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.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: All to Play For
2019-03-08

Driver Daniel Ricciardo looks to make a statement on the track while the teams prepare for the first race of the season at the Australian Grand Prix.

Runtime: 36 min
Episode 2: The King of Spain
2019-03-08

Team McLaren aims to turn things around as its driver Fernando Alonso faces Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Runtime: 39 min
Episode 3: Redemption
2019-03-08

At the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, Ricciardo feels pressured by an upstart. Also, the men and women of Williams Racing fight to remain relevant.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 4: The Art of War
2019-03-08

The troubled offtrack relationship between Red Bull and Renault hits a new low. Meanwhile, a top Formula 1 driver makes a shocking move.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 5: Trouble at the Top
2019-03-08

A team's financial backing doesn't always translate into victories. See: McLaren. Also, the principal and co-owner of Force India faces legal issues.

Runtime: 32 min
Episode 6: All or Nothing
2019-03-08

When Force India is bought by a group led by Lawrence Stroll, the team's two drivers worry Stroll's son, Lance, may take one of their spots.

Runtime: 36 min
Episode 7: Keeping Your Head
2019-03-08

Perhaps trying too hard, Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean struggles with confidence and nerves at the famed French Grand Prix.

Runtime: 27 min
Episode 8: The Next Generation
2019-03-08

Sauber driver Charles Leclerc hopes to achieve something his late godfather Jules Bianchi never did: race for Ferrari.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 9: Stars and Stripes
2019-03-08

The bitter rivalry between Renault and Haas heats up, and the mid-tier teams vie for bragging rights at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Runtime: 32 min
Episode 10: Crossing the Line
2019-03-08

Drivers -- both legends and upstarts -- focus on ending the year on a high note as the teams prepare for the season's final race at Abu Dhabi.

Runtime: 33 min
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Season 2 (2020)

With some of Formula 1's top names driving for new teams, 2019 proves to be a season of broken alliances and renewed rivalries.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Lights Out
2020-02-28

Another Formula 1 season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix as 10 racing teams vie for the podium.

Runtime: 34 min
Episode 2: Boiling Point
2020-02-28

As mediocrity becomes the norm for Team Haas, frustration over the poor performances threaten to tear the group apart from within.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 3: Dogfight
2020-02-28

Eager to return their teams to glory, Renault's Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. vow to prove themselves on the track.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 4: Dark Days
2020-02-28

Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team — long dominant in Formula 1 — face a true test of mettle on a rain-soaked track at the German Grand Prix.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 5: Great Expectations
2020-02-28

Red Bull rivals Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly race in Monaco, Montreal and Austria, where one driver shines and the other struggles.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 6: Raging Bulls
2020-02-28

Alex Albon, the newest driver for Team Red Bull, strives to accomplish what his predecessor couldn't. Also, tragedy strikes at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 7: Seeing Red
2020-02-28

Few — if any — teams have a history that can match Ferrari's. But not even the Prancing Horse is immune to a little interdriver drama.

Runtime: 33 min
Episode 8: Musical Chairs
2020-02-28

For Formula 1 drivers like Nico Hülkenberg, holding on to a job can feel like a game of musical chairs. Will the music stop at the German Grand Prix?

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 9: Blood, Sweat & Tears
2020-02-28

While many believe Williams's best years are long gone, deputy team principal Claire Williams sees a bright future with rookie driver George Russell.

Runtime: 32 min
Episode 10: Checkered Flag
2020-02-28

As the 2019 season winds down, upstart drivers — including Albon, Gasly and Sainz — compete for one last chance at a podium finish.

Runtime: 31 min
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Season 3 (2021)

During a shortened 2020 season, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and other top drivers pursue checkered flags as COVID-19 turns the world upside down.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Cash Is King
2021-03-19

As the threat of COVID-19 looms at the Australian Grand Prix, one team's new car design causes controversy.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 2: Back On Track
2021-03-19

The drivers head to Austria for their first race in more than 200 days. Meanwhile, the Red Bull and Mercedes rivalry heats up, on and off the track.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 3: Nobody's Fool
2021-03-19

Determined to emerge from Lewis Hamilton's shadow, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas seizes his chance at the Russian Grand Prix.

Runtime: 40 min
Episode 4: We Need to Talk About Ferrari
2021-03-19

Welcome to the Italian Grand Prix, where Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel try to put a much-needed silver lining on their season.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 5: The End of the Affair
2021-03-19

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo announces a bold move. Multiple teams band together against a rising Racing Point.

Runtime: 39 min
Episode 6: The Comeback Kid
2021-03-19

Following last season's high-profile demotion, Pierre Gasly is eager to show Red Bull team principal Christian Horner that he made a big mistake.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 7: Guenther's Choice
2021-03-19

Pressured to make changes to his underperforming team, Haas principal Guenther Steiner pursues an up-and-coming driver with massive potential.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 8: No Regrets
2021-03-19

With driver Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Ferrari at the end of the season, McLaren puts its faith in his soon-to-be-former teammate, Lando Norris.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 9: Man On Fire
2021-03-19

Over the course of two drama-filled races, drivers with uncertain futures vie to hold on to their F1 seats. A horrifying crash shocks everyone.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 10: Down to the Wire
2021-03-19

Racing Point challenges McLaren and Renault at the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton opens up about being Black in F1.

Runtime: 39 min
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Season 4 (2022)

Twenty drivers — some veterans, some rookies — compete in another drama-filled and adrenaline-fueled season of Formula 1 racing.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Clash of the Titans
2022-03-11

The 2021 Formula 1 season begins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where drivers give it everything to take the first chequered flag of the year.

Runtime: 39 min
Episode 2: Ace in the Hole
2022-03-11

Now racing for McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo sets out to prove that he’s still a force on the track. Meanwhile, Lando Norris puts on the pressure.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 3: Tipping Point
2022-03-11

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pulls off a string of victories. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes struggles to keep pace. Later, an accident leads to controversy.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: A Mountain to Climb
2022-03-11

The Haas team looks to reverse its recent fortunes with a new sponsor and two new rookie drivers: Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher.

Runtime: 39 min
Episode 5: Staying Alive
2022-03-11

Down but never out, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo goes pedal to the metal in hopes of ruining Ferrari’s homecoming at the Italian Grand Prix.

Runtime: 34 min
Episode 6: A Point to Prove
2022-03-11

With Williams Racing under new leadership, the storied team looks to put its recent troubles in the rearview mirror and return to greatness.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 7: Growing Pains
2022-03-11

They have the raw talent, but can they handle the pressure? Now Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon must sink or swim in the rough waters of Formula 1.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 8: Dances With Wolff
2022-03-11

Rumours fly about whether an up-and-coming driver will join Hamilton on team Mercedes, potentially leaving Valtteri Bottas without a seat.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 9: Gloves Are Off
2022-03-11

Only a few races remain, and for drivers desperate for any advantage they can get their hands on, the gloves are officially off.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 10: Hard Racing
2022-03-11

As another fierce season comes to a close, Mercedes and Red Bull face off in what may be the biggest winner-takes-all race of a generation.

Runtime: 46 min
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Season 5 (2023)

Formula 1's teams have rebuilt their vehicles from the ground up for a thrilling 2022 season, and this year's championships are anyone's to win.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The New Dawn
2023-02-24

As the season begins in Bahrain, Ferrari hopes new cars will finally propel them to the top, and Haas makes a risky bet on a last-minute driver switch.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 2: Bounce Back
2023-02-24

Mercedes principal Toto Wolff works to combat the team's unexpected struggles, while Lewis Hamilton navigates a bumpy ride in the team's redesigned car.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 3: Matter of Principal
2023-02-24

Ferrari drivers and decision-makers feel the pressure of high expectations at a star-studded new event in Miami and a game-changing race at Silverstone.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Like Father, Like Son?
2023-02-24

Crashes and costs mount for Haas as driver Mick Schumacher fights to live up to his father's racing legacy and prove his worth to the team.

Runtime: 40 min
Episode 5: Pardon My French
2023-02-24

Otmar Szafnauer's efforts to overhaul Alpine bear fruit — until a new round of driver musical chairs throws his plans for the future into question.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 6: Nice Guys Finish Last
2023-02-24

Daniel Ricciardo's future starts to look uncertain when McLaren team managers set their sights on new talent, while Alpine weighs the best way forward.

Runtime: 33 min
Episode 7: Hot Seat
2023-02-24

As the Red Bull team pushes to build on their lead against Ferrari, all eyes are on Sergio "Checo" Pérez during a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix.

Runtime: 35 min
Episode 8: Alpha Male
2023-02-24

When Pierre Gasly announces he's leaving Alpha Tauri, Yuki Tsunoda faces losing a teammate and a friend. Can he step up to show that he's ready to lead?

Runtime: 34 min
Episode 9: Over The Limit
2023-02-24

With both championships within reach, Red Bull's team faces incendiary accusations that they've cheated by violating a league-wide spending cap.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 10: End of the Road
2023-02-24

The 2022 season hurtles toward a conclusion in Abu Dhabi, where Ferrari fights to hold off Mercedes and McLaren hopes for a miracle to overtake Alpine.

Runtime: 34 min
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Season 6 (2024)

Follow the new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Money Talks
2024-02-23

Lawrence Stroll will do whatever it takes for Aston Martin to become world champion. But his dreams could be over before the new season even starts.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 2: Fall from Grace
2024-02-23

Hopes are high for Nyck de Vries as he takes his first shot at Formula 1. With the pressure mounting, he struggles to keep up the pace.

Runtime: 42 min
Episode 3: Under Pressure
2024-02-23

McLaren has a lot to prove after last season. As star driver Lando Norris’ car lets him down yet again, he starts considering his options.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 4: The Last Chapter
2024-02-23

It’s a battle at the back between Haas and Williams. While one team sticks with tradition, the other’s ready to make bold new moves.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 5: Civil War
2024-02-23

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have been competing since childhood. Can they overcome their rivalry now that they’re on the same team?

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 6: Leap of Faith
2024-02-23

Lewis Hamilton’s been loyal to Mercedes for 13 years. But winning comes first — and with his contract up for renewal, he has to make a tough decision.

Runtime: 35 min
Episode 7: C’est la Vie
2024-02-23

An investment from Hollywood stars piles pressure on Alpine’s management. Between frustrated drivers and disappointing results, something has to give.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 8: Forza Ferrari
2024-02-23

In Italy, Ferrari is a religion. So when the team arrives in Monza, all eyes are on new principal Fred Vasseur to make fans’ prayers come true.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 9: Three’s a Crowd
2024-02-23

Daniel Ricciardo is finally back on the circuit. But when an accident sends him to the sidelines yet again, a rookie reserve steps in to take his seat.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 10: Red or Black
2024-02-23

With the season nearing its end and the winner already assured, rivals Mercedes and Ferrari are locked in a fierce battle for second place.

Runtime: 50 min
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Season 7 (2025)

Familiar faces make a comeback, team stalwarts defect to arch rivals, and new champions emerge in one of Formula One’s most tumultuous seasons yet

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Business As Usual
2025-03-07

Ahead of the new season, the drama has already begun. Lewis Hamilton makes a drastic decision — which is almost overshadowed by a shocking allegation.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 2: Frenemies
2025-03-07

Lando Norris has spent his career coming second to Max Verstappen. Can this be the year he overtakes his friend and makes a bid for the Championship?

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Looking Out For Number 1
2025-03-07

Without Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes has a seat to fill for 2025. George Russell thinks he’s ready to step up to lead driver — but does Toto Wolff agree?

Runtime: 39 min
Episode 4: Carlos Signs
2025-03-07

Dropped from Ferrari, Carlos Sainz has a big decision to make for next season. As two teams vie for his attention, he gets a call from an old friend.

Runtime: 38 min
Episode 5: Le Curse Of Leclerc
2025-03-07

It’s the Monaco Grand Prix, and all eyes are on Charles Leclerc. With his country’s hopes hanging on his shoulders, the pressure starts to get to him.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 6: Wheels Of Fortune
2025-03-07

The Constructors’ Championship is within McLaren’s grasp. The car is performing, the drivers are excelling — but their strategy might hold them back.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 7: In The Heat Of The Night
2025-03-07

Five of Formula 1’s most famous drivers — and lifelong friends — film their behind-the-scenes experiences of the brutal Singapore Grand Prix.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 8: Elbows Out
2025-03-07

After a record-breaking 2023, Red Bull has a lot to live up to. With one driver slowing the team down, veterans and newcomers alike battle for his seat.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 9: Under New Management
2025-03-07

Haas has a new principal. Alpine has welcomed back a legend of the sport. Between them, the rivals are locked in a battle worth millions of dollars.

Runtime: 37 min
Episode 10: End Game
2025-03-07

As the season nears its climax, the outcome hangs on a knife edge. Can underdog McLaren stand a chance against the powerhouses of Ferrari and Red Bull?

Runtime: 48 min

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