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Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Updated November 2, 2026
Watch your back.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive streams in the US on two subscription services — AppleTV+ and Netflix — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is the full list and which to use.
A behind-the-scenes look at Formula 1 follows drivers, team leaders, and owners through the pressure, rivalries, and personal challenges of a fiercely competitive racing season. The series explores battles on and off the track, offering an accessible view of the sport and the people working to succeed within it.
- Year
- 2019
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 673 votes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Length
- 8 seasons · 78 episodes
- Network
- Netflix
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Formula 1: Drive to Survive is included with two different subscriptions — AppleTV+ and Netflix — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
AppleTV+ streams it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive is a returning series with eight seasons and 78 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S8E8) aired on February 27, 2026.
Created by James Gay-Rees and starring Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and George Russell; it originally aired on Netflix.
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Common questions
Is Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Formula 1: Drive to Survive is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Formula 1: Drive to Survive is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on AppleTV+ and Netflix instead.
Can I watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on AppleTV+ and Netflix where one is offered.
How many seasons of Formula 1: Drive to Survive are there?
There are eight seasons so far, with more to come.
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