Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 7
Formula 1: Drive to Survive returns for its seventh season, chronicling one of the most tumultuous seasons yet in Formula One. The documentary series captures the high-stakes lives of drivers, managers, and team owners living in the fast lane both on and off the track. Familiar faces make a comeback during this dramatic period, team stalwarts defect to arch rivals, and new champions emerge. As participants navigate t
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Drivers, managers, and team owners live life in the fast lane both on and off the track.
- Participants face the ongoing pressures of competition in Formula One.
- Rivalries and team dynamics play a central role in the lives of those involved in the sport.
- The series documents the events surrounding drivers and team personnel across seasons.
Season overview
Formula 1: Drive to Survive returns for its seventh season, chronicling one of the most tumultuous seasons yet in Formula One. The documentary series captures the high-stakes lives of drivers, managers, and team owners living in the fast lane both on and off the track. Familiar faces make a comeback during this dramatic period, team stalwarts defect to arch rivals, and new champions emerge. As participants navigate the pressures of competition, the series offers an inside look at the intense rivalries, shifting alliances, and relentless pursuit of victory that define the sport. Drivers, managers, and team owners continue to face immense challenges, balancing the demands of elite motorsport with the high-pressure environments of their respective organizations. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a volatile and unpredictable racing calendar, highlighting the personal and professional stakes involved for everyone participating in the championship.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Business as Usual
Mar 7, 2025 · 48 min
Ahead of the new season, the drama has already begun. Lewis Hamilton makes a drastic decision — which is almost overshadowed by a shocking allegation.
Frenemies
Mar 7, 2025 · 47 min
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?
Looking Out for Number 1
Mar 7, 2025 · 39 min
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?
Carlos Signs
Mar 7, 2025 · 38 min
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.
Le Curse of Leclerc
Mar 7, 2025 · 37 min
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.
Wheels of Fortune
Mar 7, 2025 · 46 min
The Constructors' Championship is within McLaren's grasp. The car is performing, the drivers are excelling — but their strategy might hold them back.
In the Heat of the Night
Mar 7, 2025 · 43 min
Five of Formula 1's most famous drivers — and lifelong friends — film their behind-the-scenes experiences of the brutal Singapore Grand Prix.
Elbows Out
Mar 7, 2025 · 48 min
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.
Under New Management
Mar 7, 2025 · 37 min
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.
End Game
Mar 7, 2025 · 48 min
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?