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Formula 1: Drive to Survive
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Fri, Mar 8, 2019
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Top of the call sheet

  • Toto Wolff
    Toto Wolff
    as Self
  • Christian Horner
    Christian Horner
    as Self
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Episodes

8 seasons · 78 episodes

Running · 78 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    All to Play For
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 36m

    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.

  • E2
    The King of Spain
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 39m

    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.

  • E3
    Redemption
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 41m

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

  • E4
    The Art of War
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 37m

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

  • E5
    Trouble at the Top
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 32m

    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.

  • E6
    All or Nothing
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 36m

    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.

  • E7
    Keeping Your Head
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 27m

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

  • E8
    The Next Generation
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 41m

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

  • E9
    Stars and Stripes
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 32m

    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.

  • E10
    Crossing the Line
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2019 · 33m

    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.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Lights Out
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 34m

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

  • E2
    Boiling Point
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 41m

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

  • E3
    Dogfight
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 38m

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

  • E4
    Dark Days
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 37m

    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.

  • E5
    Great Expectations
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 37m

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

  • E6
    Raging Bulls
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 37m

    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.

  • E7
    Seeing Red
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 33m

    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.

  • E8
    Musical Chairs
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 38m

    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?

  • E9
    Blood, Sweat & Tears
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 32m

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

  • E10
    Checkered Flag
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 31m

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

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Ca$h Is King
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 38m

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

  • E2
    Back On Track
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 38m

    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.

  • E3
    Nobody's Fool
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 40m

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

  • E4
    We Need to Talk About Ferrari
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 44m

    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.

  • E5
    The End of the Affair
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 39m

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

  • E6
    The Comeback Kid
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 37m

    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.

  • E7
    Guenther's Choice
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 41m

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

  • E8
    No Regrets
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 37m

    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.

  • E9
    Man On Fire
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 51m

    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.

  • E10
    Down to the Wire
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2021 · 39m

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

Season 4
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Clash of the Titans
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 39m

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

  • E2
    Ace in the Hole
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 42m

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

  • E3
    Tipping Point
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 46m

    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.

  • E4
    A Mountain to Climb
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 39m

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

  • E5
    Staying Alive
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 33m

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

  • E6
    A Point to Prove
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 37m

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

  • E7
    Growing Pains
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 36m

    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.

  • E8
    Dances With Wolff
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 42m

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

  • E9
    Gloves Are Off
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 52m

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

  • E10
    Hard Racing
    Aired · Fri, Mar 11, 2022 · 46m

    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.

Season 5
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    The New Dawn
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 46m

    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.

  • E2
    Bounce Back
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 49m

    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.

  • E3
    Matter of Principal
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 45m

    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.

  • E4
    Like Father, Like Son?
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 38m

    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.

  • E5
    Pardon My French
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 36m

    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.

  • E6
    Nice Guys Finish Last
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 31m

    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.

  • E7
    Hot Seat
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 33m

    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.

  • E8
    Alpha Male
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 32m

    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?

  • E9
    Over the Limit
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 40m

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

  • E10
    End of the Road
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 32m

    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.

Season 6
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Money Talks
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 47m

    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.

  • E2
    Fall from Grace
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 42m

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

  • E3
    Under Pressure
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 48m

    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.

  • E4
    The Last Chapter
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 47m

    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.

  • E5
    Civil War
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 41m

    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?

  • E6
    Leap of Faith
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 35m

    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.

  • E7
    C'Est La Vie
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 38m

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

  • E8
    Forza Ferrari
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 44m

    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.

  • E9
    Three's a Crowd
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 50m

    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.

  • E10
    Red or Black
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 50m

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

Season 7
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Business as Usual
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 48m

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

  • E2
    Frenemies
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 47m

    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?

  • E3
    Looking Out for Number 1
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 39m

    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?

  • E4
    Carlos Signs
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 38m

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

  • E5
    Le Curse of Leclerc
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 37m

    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.

  • E6
    Wheels of Fortune
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 46m

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

  • E7
    In the Heat of the Night
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 43m

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

  • E8
    Elbows Out
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 48m

    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.

  • E9
    Under New Management
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 37m

    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.

  • E10
    End Game
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 48m

    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?

Season 8
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    New Kids On The Track
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 52m

    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.

  • E2
    Strictly Business
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 44m

    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.

  • E3
    The Number 1 Problem
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 47m

    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.

  • E4
    A Bull With No Horns
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 39m

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

  • E5
    The Sky's The Limit
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 46m

    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?

  • E6
    The Duel
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 44m

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

  • E7
    What Happens In Vegas
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 38m

    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.

  • E8
    Call Me Chucky
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 51m

    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?