Formula 1 fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season of the widely popular Netflix series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Set to premiere before the 2026 season kicks off, this documentary-style show will offer exclusive insider footage from the most thrilling moments of the previous season.
The camera crews capturing the 2025 F1 action across various circuits had no shortage of captivating stories to tell. Viewers can look forward to new insights into the events surrounding Christian Horner’s unexpected departure from Red Bull after twenty years, shaking up the F1 world.
Moreover, the series will cover Lando Norris’s championship victory, overcoming the season-long competition from teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ standings. The narrative will delve into Red Bull’s late-season car improvements and McLaren’s mistakes, paving the way for Max Verstappen’s thrilling championship challenge against his British rival.
Expected storylines include Red Bull’s driver changes, Adrian Newey’s debut year at Aston Martin, Lewis Hamilton’s challenging season at Ferrari, and the replacement of Jack Doohan by Franco Colapinto at Alpine.
Fans can mark their calendars for the release of the eighth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive on February 27, just nine days before the Australian Grand Prix opens the new F1 season in March. Produced by Box to Box Films, the show continues to enhance F1’s global appeal by featuring the sport’s key personalities and dramatic moments, although some former stars like Christian Horner and Daniel Ricciardo are no longer part of the series.
While the show has garnered acclaim, it has faced criticism from within the sport for its storytelling methods. Verstappen and others have highlighted concerns about the accuracy of certain portrayals in the series. The future of Formula 1: Drive to Survive beyond the eighth season remains uncertain, but Netflix is prepared to document the 2026 campaign pending approval.
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